Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Akron, USA

Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies

USA

What will I learn?

With nearly 400 majors, we are one of the 50 largest public university schools of music in the United States. Our 30 full-time and 33 part-time faculty are dedicated to helping you discover your future in the many diverse fields of music. Our programs include bachelor degrees in music composition, education, performance, jazz studies, and history/literature. We also offer the Master of Music degree in composition, accompanying, history/literature, performance, music education, conducting, jazz, technology and theory. The School of Music is now part of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, the largest college on the UA campus. Along with Vision 20/20, which sharpens the focus of the entire university to student engagement and success, we remain one of the best opportunities to explore your potential in the field of music and make your Akron Experience exciting and memorable.

Which department am I in?

Buchtel College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$21,826.00 (18,41,546) per year
Application deadline

01/06/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

University of Akron

302 E. Buchtel Ave,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$21,826.00 (18,41,546) per year
Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Akron

302 E. Buchtel Ave,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Official documents (including transcripts, test results, and diplomas/certificates) MUST be submitted for full admission, award of scholarships and the issuance of an I-20. An official final transcript must be submitted before you can register for your second semester coursework. SAT or ACT – The University of Akron is test-optional. The SAT or ACT is not required for admission or scholarship consideration for applicants. To be accepted as a music major, both freshmen and transfer students must successfully complete an audition on their major applied instrument, complete the Undergraduate Placement Examination in Music Theory, and be evaluated in keyboard skills.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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