

The Boston Conservatory
Boston, MA, USA
4.00
Average Rating
Founded in 1867, The Boston Conservatory is a performing arts conservatory situated in Boston, Massachusetts. The Conservatory merged with the Berklee College of Music in 2016 and is now known as The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. The school offers several performance spaces, teaching studios, rehearsal spaces, and student practice rooms throughout the campus. Music performance, dance, and performing arts are among the most popular fields of study.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | December 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
8%
Out-Of-State Students
64%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,963
Total Number of Undergrads
6,400
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
89%
20-39 Students
9%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $47,380
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,380
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$18,640
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,811
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,166
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,140
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,641
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$250
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
62%
US National: 44%
36%
US National: 56%
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,700
What Students Are Saying
4.00
Average Rating
A small school filled with talented people everywhere. The diversified population and talents of students allowed me to see and learn much broader. Everyone in the school supports each other with friendly and positive attitude, and it is located in Boston, one of the best cities in the world.
Tin Yi from Boston, MA
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The Boston Conservatory