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The New England Conservatory of Music Admission Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into The New England Conservatory of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

43.3%
Admission Difficulty for The New England Conservatory of Music
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Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is 43.3%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Massachusetts and the 156th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into The New England Conservatory of Music and can you get accepted?

The New England Conservatory of Music is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 412 out of the 952 who applied were admitted.

22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into The New England Conservatory of Music?

43% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The New England Conservatory of Music you should:

  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

The New England Conservatory of Music GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

The New England Conservatory of Music has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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The New England Conservatory of Music SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by The New England Conservatory of Music.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

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Applicants Submitting SAT 

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

The New England Conservatory of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

The New England Conservatory of Music admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 468 484 952
Accepted 180 232 412
Acceptance Rate 38% 48% 43%
Enrolled 42 48 90
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 21% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

0

Applicants have 0 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The New England Conservatory of Music is $125.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The New England Conservatory of Music and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The New England Conservatory of Music Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The New England Conservatory of Music
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to The New England Conservatory of Music often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167057 IPEDS survey data for The New England Conservatory of Music.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into The New England Conservatory of Music?

43% of those who apply are granted admission to The New England Conservatory of Music. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.