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Longy School of Music (Longy)
- One Follen St
- Cambridge, MA 02138
- OPEID College Code: 02143000
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- General Phone: (617) 876-0956 x500
- President: Karen Zorn
- Website: www.longy.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 223
- College Alias: Longy, Longy Conservatory

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Longy Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $90.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $90.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- 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 | 20 | 23 | 43 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 10 (50%) | 14 (61%) | 24 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2 (20%) | 1 (7%) | 3 (13%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 11% | - | 67% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,297 | $500 | - | $10,417 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 58 | 41 | 22 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,800 | $23,150 | $21,620 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,800 | $23,150 | $21,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $2,065 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $2,065 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,300 | $23,650 | $22,120 |
| Out of State | $25,300 | $23,650 | $22,120 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,500 | $35,850 | $33,185 |
| Out of State | $37,500 | $35,850 | $33,185 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $28,500 | $26,850 | $24,185 |
| Out of State | $28,500 | $26,850 | $24,185 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music Performance | 16 | 19 |
| Music Theory and Composition | - | 3 |
| Piano and Organ | 2 | 3 |
| Voice and Opera | 5 | 12 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 223 Undergraduate: 52 Graduate: 171
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 87 Female: 136
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 29 Female: 23
- Graduate Gender Male: 58 Female: 113
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 174 Part-Time: 49
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 44 Part-Time: 8
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 130 Part-Time: 41
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 60 | 27% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 8 | 4% |
| Asian | 12 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.9% |
| White | 141 | 63% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 11 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 17 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 73 | 33% |
| Ages 25-29 | 80 | 36% |
| Ages 30-34 | 16 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 12 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 8 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 203 | 31 | 172 |
| Faculty Status | 169 | - | 169 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 169 | - | 169 |
| Primarily Instruction | 169 | - | 169 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 15 | - |
| Other Professionals | 8 | 8 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| White | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
