The New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About The New England Conservatory of Music

The New England Conservatory of Music is a small, private nonprofit institution in Boston, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 393 students. The acceptance rate is 41%. 73% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,483.

41%

Acceptance

$46,754

Net price

393

Enrollment

73%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

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

41%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$46,754

Average net price

$60,750

In-state tuition

$60,750

Out-of-state tuition

$20,010

Room & board

$500

Books & supplies

$81,277

Total cost of attendance

Students receiving Pell grants

23%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$47,882

$30–48K

$44,882

$48–75K

$45,625

$75–110K

$45,608

$110K+

$47,387

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

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts100.0%

After Graduation

$34,483

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$18,830

Median earnings (6 yrs)

73%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$46,533

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

393

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

—

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women

55% men

Race & ethnicity

White

33%

Asian

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

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