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The Boston Conservatory

8 the Fenway, Boston, MA 02215

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00212900
  • President: Richard Ortner
  • Fax: (617) 912-9101
  • Type: 4 Year Private (Non-Profit)
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 684

The Boston Conservatory

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.bostonconservatory.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Conservatory is to educate exceptional performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience using skills, creativity and courage nourished in a vibrant, multidisciplinary community of musicians, dancers and actors.

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Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Undergraduate
*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact The Boston Conservatory directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Dance Degree-22-
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Music Degree215267
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree-495
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates The Boston Conservatory accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

The The Boston Conservatory admissions office phone number is (617) 912-9153. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $110.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $110.00

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • Open Admission Policy
    • - Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 684

    • - Undergraduate: 513

    - Graduate: 171

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 271

    - Female: 411

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 203

    - Female: 286

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 68

    - Female: 125

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 682

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 489

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 193

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black101%
Asian355%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic325%
White18827%
Unknown39958%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 18-197611%
Ages 20-2124336%
Ages 22-2421331%
Ages 25-2912418%
Ages 30-34142%
Ages 35-3971%
Ages 40-4950.7%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 87%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students54%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male42%
Female62%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian100%
Black9%
Asian43%
Hispanic76%
White56%
Unknown89%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending The Boston Conservatory, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.bostonconservatory.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$39,602$38,294$37,798
$0 - $30,000$38,975$37,406$31,599
$30,000 - $48,000$40,085$34,022$35,247
$48,001 - $75,000$43,446$39,971$41,089
$75,001 - $110,000$44,488$42,960$40,657
More Than $110,000$45,644$45,579$43,297

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$37,658$35,638$33,676
In-State Tuition and Fees$37,658$35,638$33,676
Out of State Tuition and Fees$37,658$35,638$33,676
Books and Supplies$725$675$625

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$16,890$16,500$16,320
Other Expenses$3,300$3,100$2,900
Off Campus
Room and Board$16,901$16,096$15,330
Other Expenses$2,940$2,800$2,625
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,050$2,800$5,000

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$58,573$55,913$53,521
In-State$58,573$55,913$53,521
Out of State$58,573$55,913$53,521
Off Campus
In-District$58,224$55,209$52,256
In-State$58,224$55,209$52,256
Out of State$58,224$55,209$52,256
Off Campus with Family
In-District$44,433$41,813$39,301
In-State$44,433$41,813$39,301
Out of State$44,433$41,813$39,301

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The The Boston Conservatory financial aid office phone number is (617) 912-9147. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid11087%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid8265%$16,277
All Federal Grants2721%$5,794
Pell Grants2721%$4,474
Other Federal Grants2520%$1,425
State/Local Grants & Scholarships32%$314
Institutional Grants & Scholarships7257%$16,352
All Student Loans8265%$11,335
Federal Student Loans7962%$5,734
Other Student Loans1512%$31,766

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)8.6%4.6%5.0%
Number in Default1067
Number in Repayment115129139

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 200
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $10,700

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $6,190
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Forcible Rape-1-
Burglary--1
Nearby Public Area
Robbery4--
Vehicle Theft3--

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees268151117
Faculty Status19886112
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service19886112
Primarily Instruction19886112
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3030-
Other Professionals38335
Technical and/or Paraprofessional22-
Clerical And Secretarial11-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$50,697 (80)$51,856 (45)$49,206 (35)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,582 (6)$81,693 (4)$93,359 (2)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,045 (86)$53,080 (49)$50,675 (37)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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