Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $52,950
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $52,950
- Average Net Price
- $43,291
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 10.3%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,000
- Books & Supplies
- $500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,254
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 10.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 10.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $43,291 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $43,291 annually at this Cambridge conservatory, despite the $52,950 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $173,000 for a music degree. Only 32% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $31,776 each.
The low financial aid rate of 10% suggests most students come from families who can afford full tuition. Recent graduates typically earn $21,735 in their first year, making the typical $257 monthly loan payment challenging for new musicians. The median debt of $24,254 is relatively manageable compared to other private schools. With an 89% acceptance rate and tiny 34-student enrollment, Longy functions more like an exclusive music studio than a traditional college.
Students from wealthy families who value Longy's El Sistema teaching method and 3:1 student-faculty ratio get the best deal here.
The low financial aid rate of 10% suggests most students come from families who can afford full tuition. Recent graduates typically earn $21,735 in their first year, making the typical $257 monthly loan payment challenging for new musicians. The median debt of $24,254 is relatively manageable compared to other private schools. With an 89% acceptance rate and tiny 34-student enrollment, Longy functions more like an exclusive music studio than a traditional college.
Students from wealthy families who value Longy's El Sistema teaching method and 3:1 student-faculty ratio get the best deal here.
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