More selective than 74% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The New England Conservatory of Music over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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The New England Conservatory of Music admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 41% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 43% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The New England Conservatory of Music compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
The New England Conservatory of Music has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 25% | 96% | $25,171 |
| 14 | Mount Holyoke College | 36% | 84% | $26,441 |
| 15 | Clark University | 40% | 77% | $28,714 |
| 16 | Brandeis University | 41% | 86% | $35,736 |
| 17 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 41% | 73% | $46,754 |
| 18 | Berklee College of Music | 44% | 67% | $49,465 |
| 19 | Bentley University | 45% | 87% | $37,930 |
| 20 | Laboure College of Healthcare | 50% | 100% | $36,863 |
| 21 | Anna Maria College | 50% | 46% | $28,333 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at The New England Conservatory of Music
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The New England Conservatory of Music admissions questions
What is the The New England Conservatory of Music acceptance rate?
The New England Conservatory of Music accepts 41% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 410 of 959 applicants were admitted.
Does The New England Conservatory of Music require the SAT or ACT?
The New England Conservatory of Music does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at The New England Conservatory of Music?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (105 of 410).
Is The New England Conservatory of Music getting harder to get into?
The New England Conservatory of Music accepted 41% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 43% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The New England Conservatory of Music overview