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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 

37.5%
Admission Difficulty for The New England Conservatory of Music
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is 37.5%.  Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Massachusetts and the 148th 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 highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 306 out of the 815 who applied were admitted.

16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into The New England Conservatory of Music?

38% 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:

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

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by The New England Conservatory of Music. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for The New England Conservatory of Music
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for The New England Conservatory of Music
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
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Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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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ACT Scores for The New England Conservatory of Music
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for The New England Conservatory of Music
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 382 409 815
Accepted 132 169 306
Acceptance Rate 35% 41% 38%
Enrolled 24 23 48
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 14% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

48

Applicants have 48 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 1, 2024.

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 Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

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.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

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

38% of those who apply are granted admission to The New England Conservatory of Music. Admission competition is high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.