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The New England Conservatory Of Music is in Boston, MA. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include music.
Not all applicants to The New England Conservatory Of Music are accepted. Just 28% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 787 students study at the school (in 2007).
Very few students at The New England Conservatory Of Music 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
http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 219 | violin, guitar, and strings, jazz, voice, piano, music theory and composition, musicology, music pedagogy, conducting, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for The New England Conservatory Of Music in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 126 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 63 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 6 |
In 2007, The New England Conservatory Of Music had a total enrollment of 787 students (760 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 47% |
| Graduate | 53% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 30% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 36% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 25% |
| Massachusetts | 16% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The New England Conservatory Of Music offers campus housing for 154 of its 760 (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 | 1,022 | 291 | 28% | 82 | 28% |
| Men | 475 | 144 | 30% | 38 | 26% |
| Women | 547 | 147 | 27% | 44 | 30% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,975 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,975 |
| Room and board | $ 11,300 |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 57 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 57 | $63,207 | 32 | $56,559 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 57 | $63,207 | 32 | $56,559 |
*: 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% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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