Overview

We’re home to one of the oldest, largest, and best collegiate programs in this musical area. The undergraduate and graduate writers in studio composition are all dedicated to the purpose of increasing musical beauty as they hear it.

The hallmarks of studio composition are:

hands-on studio experience
thorough training in conventional and unconventional music
small-group study with professional writers
a working community of artistic peers

a tradition of success in our alumni

Key facts

Studio Composition programme of Purchase College SUNY features a stellar faculty and graduate program, a finely-tuned curriculum, close associations with both a renowned classical conservatory and a vibrant jazz studies program, and a superior professional career location.

It also functions closely with studio production, and collaborative accomplishment between these two programs is typical in classes, concerts, and recording sessions.

But the best aspect about studio composition at Purchase College is what the students themselves have made of it—a friendly, artistic community whose excellent tradition produces hundreds of new musical compositions every year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Private Study: Composition

Mixing and Engineering

Electroacoustic Music

Writing and Production

Advanced Songwriting

Studio Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-17 00:00:00

More details

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline until enrollment goals are met.

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application by admissions status.
Once the application is processed, you will receive an email with access to the applicant portal.
Official transcripts from a U.S. institution or International Credential Evaluations must be sent to the admissions office directly. Transcripts submitted by students are considered unofficial.
Submit proof of English Proficiency.
Educational Data
English Proficiency Report
Letters of recommendation: one is required, additional letters are optional.
Copy of passport identification page.
Copy of visa, if applicable.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24030 USD / year

≈ 24030 USD / year
Out-of-State

24030 USD / year

≈ 24030 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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