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The Boston Conservatory
- 8 the Fenway
- Boston, MA 02215
- OPEID College Code: 00212900
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- General Phone: (617) 536-6340
- President: Richard Ortner
- Website: www.bostonconservatory.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 630
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $105.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $105.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 424 | 693 | 1,117 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 144 (34%) | 235 (34%) | 379 (34%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 59 (41%) | 95 (40%) | 154 (41%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 8% | 3% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $12,132 | $5,297 | $825 | $12,901 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 147 | 146 | 116 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $29,989 | $27,885 | $25,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $29,989 | $27,885 | $25,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $15,640 | $14,320 | $13,970 |
| Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,650 | $2,567 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $48,879 | $45,355 | $42,987 |
| Out of State | $48,879 | $45,355 | $42,987 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,489 | $28,385 | $26,450 |
| Out of State | $30,489 | $28,385 | $26,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,489 | $28,385 | $26,450 |
| Out of State | $30,489 | $28,385 | $26,450 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Dance | - | 12 | - |
| Music | 7 | 12 | 45 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | - | 42 | 29 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 630 Undergraduate: 443 Graduate: 187
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 246 Female: 384
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 175 Female: 268
- Graduate Gender Male: 71 Female: 116
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 629 Part-Time: 1
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 443 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 186 Part-Time: 1
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 24 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.5% |
| White | 11 | 2% |
| Unknown | 592 | 94% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 131 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 125 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 177 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 160 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 21 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 12 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 127 | 119 | 8 |
| Faculty Status | 126 | 118 | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 62 | 62 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 62 | 62 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 27 | 27 | - |
| Other Professionals | 37 | 29 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | 1 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,070 (62) | $47,935 (29) | $46,309 (33) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,070 (62) | $47,935 (29) | $46,309 (33) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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