The New England Conservatory of Music
Private college · Boston, MA · 393 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
41%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$50,840
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$84,200
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into The New England Conservatory of Music?
The New England Conservatory of Music accepts about 41 of every 100 applicants (41%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says The New England Conservatory of Music is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The New England Conservatory of Music's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does The New England Conservatory of Music cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $84,200 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $50,840 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $63,410 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$63,410
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$63,410
- Room & board$21,000
- Total cost of attendance$84,200
- Average net price after grants$50,840
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts.
The New England Conservatory of Music FAQ
- What is The New England Conservatory of Music's acceptance rate?
- 41% — selective.
- Is The New England Conservatory of Music test-optional?
- The latest federal data says The New England Conservatory of Music is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The New England Conservatory of Music's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does The New England Conservatory of Music cost?
- About $84,200 a year before aid; $50,840 on average after grants.
- What is The New England Conservatory of Music's FAFSA school code?
- 002194. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so The New England Conservatory of Music receives your information.
- What is The New England Conservatory of Music's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to The New England Conservatory of Music
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA | 41% | 1390–1520 | $30,606 | 81% |
| Clark UniversityWorcester, MA | 40% | 1288–1460 | $29,446 | 77% |
| Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA | 44% | — | $47,587 | 73% |
| Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA | 45% | 1280–1430 | $38,969 | 88% |
| Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA | 36% | 1380–1530 | $30,861 | 82% |
| Emerson CollegeBoston, MA | 51% | 1270–1420 | $49,215 | 80% |