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The New England Conservatory of Music

The New England Conservatory of Music is a small, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1867, The New England Conservatory of Music offers undergraduate degrees in 6 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 363 undergraduates
cost $55,910 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The New England Conservatory of Music? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 37.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $125
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The New England Conservatory of Music is known for one of its top majors: Music. Their student-faculty ratio is 5:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
5 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Music

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $55,910
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,520
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $2,940
Cost of attendance* $77,870
Average financial aid package $28,937
Estimated cost $48,933 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $55,910
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,520
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $2,940
Cost of attendance* $77,870
Average financial aid package $28,937
Estimated cost $48,933 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The New England Conservatory of Music has a total undergraduate enrollment of 363, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.

Total enrollment

761

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
19%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
71%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The New England Conservatory of Music, students love their The Penguin (newspaper). Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5018
phone 617-585-1100
address https://necmusic.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

The penguin (newspaper)

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The New England Conservatory of Music to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The New England Conservatory of Music?

The New England Conservatory of Music is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at The New England Conservatory of Music? 

The acceptance rate for The New England Conservatory of Music is 38%.

What’s the average GPA for The New England Conservatory of Music?

The average high school GPA for The New England Conservatory of Music students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The New England Conservatory of Music?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The New England Conservatory of Music including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $311,480.

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