The New England Conservatory Of Music is in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The New England Conservatory Of Music issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at The New England Conservatory Of Music include music.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 30% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at The New England Conservatory Of Music. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 401 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 401 in 2005. People seek out The New England Conservatory Of Music, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 801 students study at The New England Conservatory Of Music (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
The New England Conservatory Of Music
290 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
General Phone: (617) 585-1100
Admissions Phone: (617) 585-1101
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 585-1110
http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu
The New England Conservatory Of Music awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 260 | violin, guitar, and strings, voice, jazz, piano, music performance, music theory and composition, music pedagogy, conducting, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for The New England Conservatory Of Music in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 106 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 88 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 55 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 9 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 7 |
In 2005, The New England Conservatory Of Music had a total enrollment of 801 students (775 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 14% |
| California | 7% |
| New York | 7% |
| Texas | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The New England Conservatory Of Music offers campus housing for 169 of its 775 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, 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 | 968 | 292 | 30% | 84 | 29% |
| Men | 481 | 148 | 31% | 51 | 34% |
| Women | 487 | 144 | 30% | 33 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 401 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 401 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 585-1101
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,500 |
| Room and board | $ 10,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,702 |
Financial Aid:
The New England Conservatory Of Music participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 585-1110
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 56 | $57,014 | 28 | $38,221 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 56 | $57,014 | 28 | $38,221 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The New England Conservatory Of Music Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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