Overview
CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world's stage.
Scholarships are available to qualified students.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
UC Uptown West Campus
2600 Clifton Avenue,
CINCINNATI,
Ohio,
45221, United States
Graduation from an accredited high school, generally in the top one-third of the graduating class. An official high school transcript must be submitted.
CCM's admissions process begins on August 1 for entrance in the following year's fall semester. Applicants are encouraged to submit their pre-screening materials by November 1, but all application materials and pre-screening submissions must be received by December 1 (admissions application) and December 3 (pre-screening).
English Proficiency
IELTS - 6.5 overall (5.5 subscore, 6.0 writing, 6.0 speaking); TOEFL - 79 overall (15 subscore; 20 writing; 20 speaking); Cambridge Assessment of English (recommended exam: C1 Advanced) – 176; English Language Services (Certificate Level) - ELS 112; Pearson Test of English – 53; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 100 overall
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The balance of teaching quality and real-world experience has secured UC’s position amongst the world’s premier higher education institutions.