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The New England Conservatory of Music

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 256
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Acceptance rate 43%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, The New England Conservatory of Music 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 New England Conservatory of Music is accredited by the New England 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 5-to-1, The New England Conservatory of Music emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The New England Conservatory of Music boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

43.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,730

Cost of attendance at The New England Conservatory of Music 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

$53,730

Cost of attendance at The New England Conservatory of Music 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, 96 of freshman students at The New England Conservatory of Music received on average $23,478 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.

$23,478
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 9% $5,402 $37,815
Other Federal Grant 20 24% $4,102 $82,040
State Grant/Scholarships 4 5% $2,625 $10,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 79 96% $22,307 $1,762,230
Total Grant & Scholarships 79 96% $23,478 $1,854,770

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The New England Conservatory of Music students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The New England Conservatory of Music students is 82.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.6%.

82.6%

  • asian 100.0% 8 students
  • African American 66.7% 4 students
  • white 80.8% 21 students
  • International Students 87.9% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

The New England Conservatory of Music provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The New England Conservatory of Music offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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