The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5018
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
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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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision
December 1
Regular Decision
January 15
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (6)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Campus Life
Performance-focused conservatory; no varsity athletics
Housing & Residential Life
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Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Notable Alumni
Gunther Schuller
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and conductor
Aoife O'Donovan
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter
Esperanza Spalding
Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist and vocalist
Victor Wooten
Five-time Grammy Award-winning bassist
Donald Erb
Renowned contemporary composer
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
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Nearby Attractions
Symphony Hallwalkable
Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, adjacent to campus
Museum of Fine Artswalkable
World-class art museum with extensive collections
Fenway Parkwalkable
Historic baseball stadium, home of the Red Sox
Back Baywalkable
Historic neighborhood with shopping and dining