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Music and Technology Program • Hoboken, New Jersey
Quick Take
Stevens Institute's music and technology program in Hoboken trains engineers and musicians in audio technology, composition, and media scoring within a highly selective STEM research university steps from Manhattan. Students combine rigorous technical training with musical creativity, emerging with a distinctive skill set for careers at the intersection of music, engineering, and digital media in one of the world's most competitive job markets.
Stevens Tech at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Stevens Institute of Technology Music and Technology Program |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | classical, contemporary, electronic, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bass, computer, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, piano, synthesizers, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, engineering/technology, media/film scoring, popular music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts |
| Musical Selectivity | less selective |
| NASM Accreditation | no |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | highly selective |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1 (ED) | Feb 1 (regular) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is not required |
| Audition Competitiveness | non competitive |
| Audition Window | ? |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Hoboken, New Jersey |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Stevens Tech website
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Program Overview
The music program at Stevens Tech is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Stevens Tech supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, contemporary, electronic, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Stevens Tech website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Stevens Tech can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, computer, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, piano, synthesizers, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Stevens Tech website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Stevens Tech
Students at Stevens Tech can pursue degrees focused on composition, engineering/technology, media/film scoring, popular music. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Stevens Tech website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Stevens Tech is less selective. Academically, it is highly selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.8. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Stevens Tech is Nov 1 (ED) | Feb 1 (regular) of each year.
Visit the Stevens Tech website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is not required at Stevens Tech, and the school's auditions are considered to be non competitive. The audition window is ? of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Stevens Tech website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Stevens sits in Hoboken on the Hudson River directly across from Manhattan, with the entire infrastructure of the world's music industry capital visible from campus and reachable in minutes by train.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stevens Tech hard to get into?
Admission to Stevens Tech is considered less selective for music and highly selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Stevens Tech?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Stevens Tech.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Stevens Tech?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, computer, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, piano, synthesizers, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Stevens Tech?
Admitted students at Stevens Tech have an average GPA of 3.8. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Stevens Tech?
The application deadline for Stevens Tech is Nov 1 (ED) | Feb 1 (regular), with live auditions typically held ?. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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