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Colleges / New England Conservatory of Music

New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate32%
Acceptance Rate32%

New England Conservatory of Music Admissions

If you are considering submitting an application to New England Conservatory of Music, the regular decision application deadline is December 1 and the application fee costs $115.

Students who apply to New England Conservatory of Music for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.

New England Conservatory of Music Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of New England Conservatory of Music's admissions stats.

New England Conservatory of Music 2022 Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist Yes

New England Conservatory of Music Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New England Conservatory of Music.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––
Regular Decision Yes December 1 April 1

Want to Apply Early to New England Conservatory of Music?


New England Conservatory of Music does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to New England Conservatory of Music

For more information on transferring to New England Conservatory of Music, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to New England Conservatory of Music

In 2022, New England Conservatory of Music waitlisted 114 students and 85 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 21 eventually were offered a spot.

What Does New England Conservatory of Music Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at New England Conservatory of Music

What does New England Conservatory of Music consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Talent/Ability Very Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Recommendation(s) Important
Academic GPA Considered
Application Essay Considered

Make sure to check with New England Conservatory of Music for more information on admission factors.

New England Conservatory of Music Application Requirements

To apply to New England Conservatory of Music, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with New England Conservatory of Music's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation 2
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Other Requirements audition recording, repertoire list
Transcript of High School Record
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.75

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New England Conservatory of Music?

New England Conservatory of Music has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New England Conservatory of Music does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

New England Conservatory of Music is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to New England Conservatory of Music

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 1. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in New England Conservatory of Music during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term


New England Conservatory of Music Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to New England Conservatory of Music?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New England Conservatory of Music.

Does New England Conservatory of Music accept transfer credits?

✅ New England Conservatory of Music accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New England Conservatory of Music accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Do I have to submit test scores to New England Conservatory of Music?

✅ New England Conservatory of Music is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is New England Conservatory of Music's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for New England Conservatory of Music is 32%.

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

❌ New England Conservatory of Music does not offer early decision.

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New England Conservatory of Music Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Very Selective

32%

How hard is it to get into New England Conservatory of Music? New England Conservatory of Music is a very selective institution. The New England Conservatory of Music acceptance rate is 32%. This means that the institution accepts 32 out of every 100 applicants.

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New England Conservatory of Music Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Dec 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Dec 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to New England Conservatory of Music is Dec 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to New England Conservatory of Music is Dec 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

New England Conservatory of Music ACT Scores

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New England Conservatory of Music SAT Scores

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New England Conservatory of Music GPA

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

788

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

32%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$54,210

Out-of-State

$54,210

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Dec 1
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