by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending San Francisco Conservatory of Music, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
Use the section links below to navigate this overview:
The cost of attendance at San Francisco Conservatory of Music comes to about $78,209.00 annually.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $56,150.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $22,059.00 |
| Total cost | $78,209.00 |
| That is 138% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $78,209.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$36,174.00 |
| Net price | $42,035.00 |
| That is 28% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $78,209.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$23,077.00 |
| Net price | $55,132.00 |
| That is 68% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 3.4% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $57,004.00 | $43,462.00 | $80,864.00 |
| Senior year | $63,008.00 | $48,040.00 | $89,382.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $239,891.00 | $182,903.00 | $340,303.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $91,390.00 | $69,679.00 | $129,643.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $2,761.00 | $2,105.00 | $3,916.00 |
| Total amount paid | $331,280.00 | $252,582.00 | $469,947.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $57,004.00 | $43,462.00 | $80,864.00 |
| Senior year | $58,939.00 | $44,937.00 | $83,609.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $115,942.00 | $88,399.00 | $164,473.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $44,170.00 | $33,677.00 | $62,658.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,334.00 | $1,017.00 | $1,893.00 |
| Total amount paid | $160,112.00 | $122,077.00 | $227,132.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $42,607.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $42,908.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $30,283.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $38,209.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $43,138.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $40,423.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $45,384.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at San Francisco Conservatory of Music stands at $22,000.00, categorized as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden tier.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $26,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $20,000.00 |
First-generation graduates from San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduate with $6,750.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of San Francisco Conservatory of Music stands at $10,500.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate classification at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 0.7% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at San Francisco Conservatory of Music come to $41,205,052.00 over 1,335 student borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 5 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $24,641.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about San Francisco Conservatory of Music, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.