New England Conservatory of Music

New England Conservatory of Music Overview

New England Conservatory of Music is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Boston, Massachusetts. New England Conservatory of Music was founded in 1867 and the school now enrolls around 788 students a year, which includes 409 undergrads. New England Conservatory of Music offers housing for up to 157 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is December 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by April 1.

Student Involvement at New England Conservatory of Music

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of New England Conservatory of Music's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? New England Conservatory of Music students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

New England Conservatory of Music does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? New England Conservatory of Music has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at New England Conservatory of Music on the Student Life page.

2022 New England Conservatory of Music Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	32%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$54,210
Percent of Need Met	56%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$29,727

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Is New England Conservatory of Music a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better view of what New England Conservatory of Music offers and if it might be the right college for you.

New England Conservatory of Music Acceptance Rate 2022

New England Conservatory of Music is very difficult to get into. The university admitted 32% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,170 students applied to New England Conservatory of Music and 379 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at New England Conservatory of Music

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 86% of students who start at New England Conservatory of Music come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook New England Conservatory of Music Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from New England Conservatory of Music by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with New England Conservatory of Music directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

New England Conservatory of Music's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of New England Conservatory of Music's endowment was $120.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $21,766 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at New England Conservatory of Music

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

New England Conservatory of Music meets 56% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend New England Conservatory of Music full-time are awarded $29,727 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $28,685 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at New England Conservatory of Music.

Based on this information, how does New England Conservatory of Music sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is New England Conservatory of Music a good school for you?

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Where is New England Conservatory of Music?

New England Conservatory of Music is located in the urban setting of Boston, Massachusetts.

If you want to see New England Conservatory of Music for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Boston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

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