Does The New England Conservatory of Music offer self-guided or virtual tours?

Yes — The New England Conservatory of Music offers a virtual tour (https://necmusic.edu/visit).

What is the nearest airport to The New England Conservatory of Music?

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan (BOS), about 4 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting The New England Conservatory of Music?

Hotels near campus include Check local hotels, Check budget options. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

The New England Conservatory of Music Campus Tours & Visits — Boston, MA

Close-knit campus

The New England Conservatory of Music is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 371 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,483 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,556.

43%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

371

Undergrads

5:1

Student : Faculty

78%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$34,483

Earnings 10yr

$42,556

Avg Net Price

Notable Alumni

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Gunther Schuller

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and conductor

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Aoife O'Donovan

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter

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Esperanza Spalding

Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist and vocalist

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Victor Wooten

Five-time Grammy Award-winning bassist

•

Donald Erb

Renowned contemporary composer

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate42.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationDirect Application

Early Decision

December 1

Regular Decision

January 15

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

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The New England Conservatory of Music Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,550

Room & Board$19,287

Books & Supplies$500

Total Cost of Attendance$77,870

Average Net Price$42,556

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,175

$48–75K$33,525

$75–110K$46,237

$110K+$49,187

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Academics

Semester

Majors

30

Avg class size

8

Student-faculty ratio

5:1

Programs (6)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.8%

Freshman Retention93.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$18,830

10 Years$34,483

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

Campus Life

Greek Life

Performance-focused conservatory; no varsity athletics

Housing & Residential Life

Guaranteed for first-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsPractice room suitesApartment-style living

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads

371

Gender Split

45% / 55%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%

Black 2%

Hispanic 2%

Asian 11%

Two+ 9%

Int'l 41%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

2 mi(3 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

188 mi(326 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

269 mi(466 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOSBoston Logan4 mi

MHTManchester-Boston45 mi

PVDProvidence TF Green46 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2 mi

~3 min drive

Providence, RI39 mi

~1h 8m drive

Hartford, CT91 mi

~2h 38m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

(617) 585-1101[email protected]

Virtual Tour →Campus Map →

Nearby Attractions

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Symphony Hallwalkable

Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, adjacent to campus

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Museum of Fine Artswalkable

World-class art museum with extensive collections

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Fenway Parkwalkable

Historic baseball stadium, home of the Red Sox

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Back Baywalkable

Historic neighborhood with shopping and dining

The New England Conservatory of Music

Notable Alumni

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Academy for Jewish Religion

Admissions

Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

Debt & Aid Detail

Academics

Programs (6)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Campus Life

Housing & Residential Life

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

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