The New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, MA • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 402 • Total: 826

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

290 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
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Website

https://necmusic.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 222 (55.2%) • Female: 180 (44.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	53	13.2%
Black/African American	7	1.7%
Hispanic/Latino	7	1.7%
White	136	33.8%
Two or More Races	36	9.0%
International	158	39.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

42.8%

410 admitted from 959 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$100

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
RD:	12/01/2025

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

77.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

63.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

94.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

3.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$79,420

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $58,910

Room & Board

$20,010

Books & Supplies

$500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$47,882
$30,001-48,000	$44,882
$48,001-75,000	$45,625
$75,001-110,000	$45,608
$110,001+	$47,387

Students Receiving Pell Grants

86%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$49,544

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