A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at The New England Conservatory of Music are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
39%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
36%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 12% more male students than female students enrolled at The New England Conservatory of Music with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, The New England Conservatory of Music has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
420
|
| Women |
376
|
The New England Conservatory of Music serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 98% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
2%
|
| Out of State |
98%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
7% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167057 IPEDS survey data for The New England Conservatory of Music.
Last updated February 24, 2024