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Summary
Boston Conservatory is a private institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 506 and its setting is urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $37,835 (2011-12).
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The Boston Conservatory trains exceptional young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. Known for its intimate and supportive multi-disciplinary environment, The Boston Conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs in music, dance and theater, and presents more than 200 performances each year by students, faculty and guest artists. Since its founding in 1867, The Boston Conservatory has shared its talent and creativity with the city of Boston, the region and the nation, and continues to grow today as a vibrant community of artists and educators. For more information, visit www.bostonconservatory.edu.
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General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1867 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Boston Conservatory, it's important to note the application deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 9. The application fee at Boston Conservatory is $110. It has an an acceptance rate of 39.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 39.2% |
| Application deadline | December 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 9 |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 53 | |
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Student Life
Boston Conservatory has a total undergraduate enrollment of 506, with a gender distribution of 39.5 percent male students and 60.5 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 710 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Boston Conservatory.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $37,835 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
