Boston, MA

The New England Conservatory of Music

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
The New England Conservatory of Music is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA.
It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification.
The New England Conservatory of Music is accredited by National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation.

41% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,112 applied, 457 accepted, and 135 enrolled in The New England Conservatory of Music.
64 men and 52 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $60,750 for undergraduate programs and $60,750 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.76% compared to last year at The New England Conservatory of Music.

Financial Aid

356 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $23,146.
For freshmen, 42 students (88%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $28,326.

Student Population

A total of 853 students enrolled The New England Conservatory of Music in 2025.
By gender, 471 men and 382 women students are enrolled.
There are 421 undergraduate and 432 graduate students.

51 Major Programs

  • 21 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of The New England Conservatory of Music is 73%.
The retention rate is 88% for full-time and 88% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
88%
Students to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 451 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for The New England Conservatory of Music and the average faculty salary is $71,435. The studetns to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
There are 601 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $82,475.
Number of Faculties
451
Average Faculty Salary
$71,435
Number of Staffs
601
Average Staff Salary
$82,475

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries