Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music

Public · Moderately Selective · PR

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationPR

SettingUrban

Undergrads307

Student:faculty4:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate22.2%

6-yr grad rate66.7%

Drop-out rate12.5%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$3k

Out-of-state tuition$4k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity100%

Gender diversity30.3%

International1%

Identity—

Overview

The Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music is the island's public conservatory, in San Juan, training classical and jazz musicians as well as music educators. Its history is tied to the legacy of cellist Pablo Casals, who helped build the island's classical music infrastructure after settling in Puerto Rico.

Academics

Training follows a conservatory model built around performance and instrumental study, with classical and jazz tracks alongside music education degrees for students headed toward teaching careers.

Worth knowing

As a public institution serving the island, the conservatory is closely tied to Puerto Rico's broader classical and jazz music scene, including its orchestras, and functions as a primary pipeline for the island's professional musicians and music teachers.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate78.3%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

Applying