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The New England Conservatory of Music Admission Requirements

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The New England Conservatory of Music Admission Overview

The New England Conservatory of Music admission requirements are competitive. Last year The New England Conservatory of Music admitted 41.1% of applicants. The New England Conservatory of Music is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The New England Conservatory of Music is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The New England Conservatory of Music Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

41.1%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The The New England Conservatory of Music acceptance rate is 41.1%. Last year, 457 of 1,112 applicants were admitted. That is the 17th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts and the 169th lowest in 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 competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

30% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The New England Conservatory of Music GPA

The New England Conservatory of Music considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

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Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The New England Conservatory of Music admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	469	452	1,112
Accepted	179	217	457
Acceptance Rate	38%	48%	41%
Enrolled	52	64	135
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	29%	29%	30%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2026

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 92 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Dec 1, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The New England Conservatory of Music is $125.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The New England Conservatory of Music
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

The New England Conservatory of Music is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 41.1% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025