Longy School of Music of Bard College

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Certificate degrees · City

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About Longy School of Music of Bard College

Longy School of Music of Bard College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Cambridge, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 10 students. 78% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $46,543.

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Acceptance

$38,530

Net price

Enrollment

78%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

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Acceptance rate

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SAT average

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ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$38,530

Average net price

$55,275

In-state tuition

$55,275

Out-of-state tuition

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Room & board

$500

Books & supplies

$72,450

Total cost of attendance

Students receiving Pell grants

12%

Students with federal loans

$24,254

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$30–48K

$40,055

$48–75K

$37,005

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts100.0%

After Graduation

$46,543

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,072

Median earnings (6 yrs)

78%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,479

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

Total enrollment

20%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

12%

First-generation

Gender balance

40% women

60% men

Race & ethnicity

White

20%

Asian

10%

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