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Summary
New England Conservatory of Music is a private institution that was founded in 1867. It has an urban setting and the campus size is 1 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $38,455 (2012-13).
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The mission of New England Conservatory is the education and training of musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on the talents of an accomplished faculty and nurturing individual excellence in a challenging and supportive community dedicated to the highest standards of performance, teaching and scholarship. In so doing, NEC aspires to ensure that music has a central place in public life and that the broader value of a rigorous music education is recognized. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1867 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to New England Conservatory of Music, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 15. The application fee at New England Conservatory of Music is $100.
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 | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 15 |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 92.0 percent.
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Student Life
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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
New England Conservatory of Music offers a number of student services including health service and health insurance. New England Conservatory of Music also offers campus safety and security services like controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at New England Conservatory of Music.
| Students who have cars on campus | 0% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At New England Conservatory of Music, 51.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $17,055.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $38,455 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,350 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
