The School of Music has a student body of 650 undergraduate and 350 graduate students, representing nearly every state in the nation and 20 foreign countries. A maximum enrollment of approximately 1000 is self-imposed in order to provide all students individualized instruction and a balanced ensemble experience. The faculty of artist performer-teachers and scholars of national and international repute numbers 85, with 225 graduate teaching and research assistants. The ratio of students to faculty in the School of Music is approximately 8 to 1, the average class size being 14 students. At the graduate level the average class size is 6 students.

Each year the School of Music offers more than 450 concerts and recitals featuring faculty members, students, guest artists, and ensembles of all sizes. Of particular interest to the music student are weekly student recitals and seminars, certificate and degree recitals, and programs sponsored by music societies. Please see our online monthly calendar for School of Music programs and other cultural activities on campus.

The School of Music has been a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association.