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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate42.8%
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
7500.0%
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 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
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
152Very High
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
2 mi(3 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
188 mi(326 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
269 mi(466 min)