About The New England Conservatory of Music

Founded in 1867, The New England Conservatory of Music. is a college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 413 full time undergraduate students, and 406 full time graduate students.

The The New England Conservatory of Music Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 4:1. There are 96 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The New England Conservatory of Music include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate35%
Application Deadline
Application Fee115
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at NEC are considered More Selective, with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

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“We save it for the classroom”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
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“I feel extremely safe”
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“We play recreationally”
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“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“They keep regular office hours”
50%
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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    2 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

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    2 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

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    2 Students rated class size 3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

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    2 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

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    2 Students rated local services 4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

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The New England Conservatory of Music REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of The New England Conservatory of Music?

3 Students rated The New England Conservatory of Music

Edward - 06/16/2020

A friendly environment with some less than stellar teachers. A superior learning experience to many other conservatories in the area. I have found the students are quick to cliques, but you'll always find someone to connect with at NEC. I also think the private teachers are some of the best in the nation.

Gloria - 10/29/2018

It is a great school for string players looking to get better at their instrument. As for the social scene, it is not much of a party school and not much happens here on the weekends but this encourages people to practice harder instead of going out every night.

Christian - 02/11/2017

NEC is an excellent music conservatory! The jazz program is very small, so it is selective. You get alot of individual attention, unlike some of the larger schools. There are many opportunities to perform, many ensembles to audition for. The school fosters an atmosphere of support between students rather than competition. The teachers are great! They are presently building new dorms and cafeteria which I'm sure will be very nice. I think NEC is one of the best conservatories in the country!

The New England Conservatory of Music FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The New England Conservatory of Music?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The New England Conservatory of Music is 35%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a small school where many great aspiring artists and musicians gather to produce music of the highestcalliber and are looking to pass on the love of music to audiences world wide.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are competative, yet supportive and are constantly challenging me to be the best while appreciating all the critisism that is given.

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  4. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't waste your time in College because you won't ever get that time back. Also begin to perform much more, and take every opportunity to collaborate with as many artists as you possibly can. And remember that endurance is the best quality of an artist, asside from the raw talent.

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Student Body

Students

43%

female

57%

male

413

Total Undergrad Enrollment

406

Total Grad Students

47%

Out-Of-State

13%

In-State

40%

International

Organizations

8

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

20%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
37%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending The New England Conservatory of Music receive some sort of financial aid. 22% were awarded federal grants. While 41% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$44,755

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$700

Books and Supplies

$13,900

Room and Board

59,355

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$33,083
$30 - $48K
$43,445
$48 - $75K
$49,615
$75 - $110K
N/A
$110K & UP
$50,865

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