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University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
Overview
University at Buffalo, the State University of New York / Department of Music is located in Buffalo, NY, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Music composition | |
| (Advanced Certificate) | Contemporary performance | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Music composition | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Music theory | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Music history | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Historical musicology and music theory | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Music performance |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Varies
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Recitals (for MM); projects and/or thesis (for MA) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Other Advanced Degrees | Recitals |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40
Applied
19
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Audition (for MM), compositions, writing sample(s), essay, letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Compositions, writing sample(s), essay, letters of recommendation | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Audition |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
52
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.85% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.92% |
| White or Caucasian | Not Reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 21.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 59.62% |
Gender
Male (65%)
Female (34%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time - 20
Part-time - 17
Male (30)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Music composition, music theory, historical musicology, music performance, contemporary music |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
220 Baird Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States
Contact
Prof. Jeffrey Stadelman
Chairperson
Email: stadelm@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-0639
Fax: 716-645-3824
Chairperson
Email: stadelm@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-0639
Fax: 716-645-3824
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