Longy is in a medium-sized city, in Cambridge, MA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Longy earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include music.
Longy does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 223 students (198 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Longy School Of Music
One Follen St
Cambridge, MA 02138
http://www.longy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 50 | voice, piano, music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, music theory and composition |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Longy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 32 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 6 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Longy had a total enrollment of 223 students (198 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 24% |
| Graduate | 76% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 27% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 33% |
| New York | 33% |
| New Jersey | 33% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cambridge, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 19 | 63% | 5 | 26% |
| Men | 12 | 9 | 75% | 3 | 33% |
| Women | 18 | 10 | 56% | 2 | 20% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Longy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2143000)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Longy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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