The New England Conservatory of Music 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at The New England Conservatory of Music was $38,409. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at The New England Conservatory of Music

The New England Conservatory of Music net price calculator

$38,409

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of The New England Conservatory of Music for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$38,409	$12,242 (24%)	$9,495	$23,245	$15,351	$34,540	$34,221
2021	$50,651	$4,031 (9%)	$38,317	$43,965	$37,806	$47,360	$50,890
2020	$46,620	$1,261 (3%)	$41,475	$31,305	$45,432	$47,109	$46,461
2019	$47,881	$6,607 (16%)	$43,020	$39,097	$33,339	$50,408	$46,004
2018	$41,274	$179	$30,737	$24,399	$38,375	$42,256	$40,977
2017	$41,095	$538 (1%)	$33,083	$43,445	$49,615		$50,865
2016	$40,557	$529 (1%)	$23,583	$42,301	$30,959	$31,446	$42,291
2015	$41,086	$4,187 (11%)	$37,790	$30,175	$36,860	$43,286	$42,045
2014	$36,899	--	$31,205	$34,415	$39,554	$32,625	$38,819

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The New England Conservatory of Music's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$75,230	$2,330 (3%)	$53,730	$21,000	$500
2021	$72,900	$2,540 (4%)	$52,440	$19,960	$500
2020	$70,360	$2,710 (4%)	$50,460	$19,400	$500
2019	$67,650	$1,620 (2%)	$48,750	$18,400	$500
2018	$66,030	$3,941 (6%)	$46,930	$18,600	$500
2017	$62,089	$2,474 (4%)	$44,755	$16,634	$700
2016	$59,615	$2,040 (4%)	$43,055	$15,860	$700
2015	$57,575	$1,705 (3%)	$41,405	$15,470	$700
2014	$55,870	$1,745 (3%)	$39,955	$15,215	$700
2013	$54,125	--	$38,455	$14,970	$700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does The New England Conservatory of Music provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 256 dormitories available to its students at $12,380 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at The New England Conservatory of Music is $1,376 per month.
Does The New England Conservatory of Music provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at The New England Conservatory of Music for one academic year is $5,680, which works out to $631 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: The New England Conservatory of Music estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, The New England Conservatory of Music estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,940

If living off-campus, with family: $2,940

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,940
How much is The New England Conservatory of Music application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $125 and $125 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: The New England Conservatory of Music offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The New England Conservatory of Music cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,690	$3,380
For out-of-state students	$1,690	$3,380

Housing and Meal

The New England Conservatory of Music offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at The New England Conservatory of Music for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,680	$12,380	N/A	19	256
2021	N/A	N/A	$17,060	0	256
2020	N/A	N/A	$16,500	19	256
2019	N/A	N/A	$15,900	0	256
2018	N/A	N/A	$15,700	0	255
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,900	0	160
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,240	0	157

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The New England Conservatory of Music during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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