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Longy School of Music of Bard College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 3 to 1
Acceptance rate 89%
Students retention rate 22%

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Longy School of Music of Bard College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Longy School of Music of Bard College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 3-to-1, Longy School of Music of Bard College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Longy School of Music of Bard College is 22% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Longy School of Music of Bard College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,800

Cost of attendance at Longy School of Music of Bard College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,800

Cost of attendance at Longy School of Music of Bard College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Longy School of Music of Bard College received on average $23,730 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,730
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 10% $5,295 $5,295
Other Federal Grant 1 10% $5,295 $5,295
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 100% $23,200 $232,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 10 100% $23,730 $237,295

Service Offerings

Longy School of Music of Bard College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Longy School of Music of Bard College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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