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USD 20273

Annual Tuition Fee

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USD 25

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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75

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Turn your passion and talent into a career with a bachelor's degree in applied instrumental music from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Designed for those aspiring to be performing artists or private studio instructors, the applied instrumental music major pairs a rigorous curriculum with valuable, professional experiences.

Creating a Symphony of Success

Designed for those aspiring to be performing artists or private studio instructors, the applied instrumental music major pairs a rigorous curriculum with valuable, professional experiences.

Known for its vibrant music scene, both UW-Eau Claire and the city of Eau Claire offer many opportunities to showcase your skills. You may perform in solo recitals, chamber music and ensemble concerts, and theatre productions. Serve as a rehearsal pianist for opera productions. Or discover best practices and new perspectives through internships, study abroad and the National Student Exchange program. Multiple guest artists frequent classrooms, offering special classes, masterclasses and performances every year. And the department regularly offers concerto competitions and annual tours/performance opportunities.

Our professors have deep experience on and off stage, and they use that knowledge to help you realize your professional potential. Small class sizes allow you to get one-on-one attention and collaborate with others who are passionate about music. No matter your career goals, we are here to help make them happen. In fact, the applied instrumental music major is known nationally for producing successful graduates.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    75 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    460 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    20273

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 25

    Application Fee
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    9651 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Your education is an investment in yourself and your future, and we believe in supporting you. You may be eligible for financial assistance based on merit through our scholarship program. Each year, UWEC awards over $3 million in scholarships. Awards can range from $150 to more than $8,000 per year.


    Graduate
    Students applying to or admitted to a graduate degree program are encouraged to submit the Graduate Student Assistantship/Fellowship/AOP Application by March 1 for the upcoming academic year and summer session. Other department-specific scholarships may have different deadlines.


    Additional Incoming Student Scholarship Opportunities
    Out-of-state awards are for students paying the nonresident or rate. If your tuition rate is changed to WI or MN Resident, or Return to Wisconsin, this award will be reduced/removed to reflect these changes.

    IMPORTANT NOTE! First-year student awards are renewable for up to 3 additional years* (4 years total), and transfer student awards are renewable for up to 1 additional year* (2 years total). Awards are based on the following criteria at the point of admission.


    Nonresident

    • First-year students
      • $3,000 per year, 3.5-3.64 unweighted GPA
      • $6,000 per year, 3.65-3.79 unweighted GPA
      • $8,000 per year, 3.8+ unweighted GPA
    • Transfer students
      • $3,000 per year, 3.0-3.24 cumulative transfer GPA
      • $6,000 per year, 3.25-3.49 cumulative transfer GPA
      • $8,000 per year, 3.5+ cumulative transfer GPA

    *Receipt of award for additional years is contingent upon meeting minimum renewability criteria.
     

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