The Boston Conservatory

The Boston Conservatory at Boston, Massachusetts was founded in 1867 by Julius Eichburg, a violinist and composer. From its inception, the college was open to women and African-Americans. It merged with the National Associated Studios of Music at the start of 20th century to expand its course offerings for the students. The Boston Conservatory offers its students with both undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of performing arts. The programs offered by the college involve areas such as music, dance, musical theater, and liberal arts. The college has the following academic divisions:

• The Dance Division
• The Music Division
• The Theater Division

The Boston conservatory has a career services department that looks after the academic and career related issues of students. International student service is also offered by the college. The college offers financial aid to meritorious students in the form of institutional scholarships.

The Boston Conservatory Highlights

Where The Boston Conservatory stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts and music.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Selective admissions.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at The Boston Conservatory was 630 in 2007-2008 (646 full-time equivalent).

About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 56% of the class.

Undergrads are 72% of enrolled students and graduate students are 28%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: The Boston Conservatory participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

The Boston Conservatory provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 646 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

The Boston Conservatory Admissions (2008-2009)