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The New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5018

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The New England Conservatory of Music is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 371 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,483 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,556.

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43%Acceptance
SAT Avg
371Students
5:1Student:Faculty
78%Grad Rate
$34,483Earnings 10yr
$42,556Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The New England Conservatory of Music Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate42.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

42.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,550
Room & Board$19,287
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$77,870
Average Net Price$42,556
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,175
$48–75K$33,525
$75–110K$46,237
$110K+$49,187

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$42,556

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (6)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
371
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 2%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 11%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 41%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.8%
Freshman Retention93.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$18,830
8 Years$29,543
10 Years$34,483

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,800
Men
$43,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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