$42,189 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Composition
- DePaul’s Composition program combines traditional music studies with instruction in analysis, orchestration, compositional procedures, and contemporary musical styles. Music professors are active composers who will give students private composition instruction.
- Music composition majors also take part in seminars with guest composers, write and produce original works and have their compositions performed during the DePaul Composers Forum.
- Students may submit their pieces to be read and performed by the DePaul Student New Music Ensemble, DePaul Wind Ensemble, DePaul choral groups, DePaul Chamber Orchestra, and DePaul Symphony Orchestra.
- Students will be able to hear live, professional contemporary music performances, such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. They will also be able to attend concerts of every genre, including major music festivals like Lollapalooza and Pitchfork.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $42189 | $42189 | $42189 | $42189 |
| Total Fees | $42189 | $42189 | $42189 | $42189 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1180 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 26 | 36 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.