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The New England Conservatory of Music Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 68%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of The New England Conservatory of Music students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 23% more male students than female students enrolled at The New England Conservatory of Music with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% 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.

Male to female gender ratio for The New England Conservatory of Music students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
55%
Women
45%
Enrollment by gender for The New England Conservatory of Music students
Gender Number of Students
Men
471
Women
382

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 87%

The New England Conservatory of Music draws 13 percent of students from Massachusetts, 47 percent from other states, and 40 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Massachusetts, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for The New England Conservatory of Music students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
13%
Out of State
47%
Foreign
40%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$79,026 per year

7% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

853
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 2.9%
Part-time undergraduates 3.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167057.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026