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The New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, Massachusetts · Private

43%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$49,544average net price

The New England Conservatory of Music admitted 43% of 959 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 78% of students graduate within six years.

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What it costs

Full price with housing is $81,277 a year. After grants, students paid $49,544 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$26,175
  • $30–48k–
  • $48–75k$33,525
  • $75–110k$46,237
  • $110k+$49,187

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The New England Conservatory of Music admitted 43% of applicants: 410 of 959 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

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