Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
84.40%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Longy School of Music of Bard College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 84.40%. This means approximately 844 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 34 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
84.40%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $52,950 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,950 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $67,675 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $43,291 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 10.26% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 10.26% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Longy School of Music of Bard College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$52,950
Books and supplies
$500
Fees and remainder
$14,225
Sticker price
$67,675
Average net price
$43,291
Average aid coverage
36%
$24,384 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Longy School of Music of Bard College pays approximately $43,291 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Longy School of Music of Bard College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Longy School of Music of Bard College net price
$43,291
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Longy School of Music of Bard College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $52,950 and average net price at $43,291. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$52,950
Current net price
$43,291
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.44%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$46,543
Undergraduates
34
10-Year Median Earnings - Longy School of Music of Bard College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Longy School of Music of Bard College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Longy School of Music of Bard College?
Undergraduates
34
Completion rate
44.44%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
10.26%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
10.26%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 10.26% of Longy School of Music of Bard College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 10.26% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Longy School of Music of Bard College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
Longy School of Music of Bard College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Longy School of Music of Bard College is listed at 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Longy School of Music of Bard College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | 84.40% | $52,950 | $43,291 | $46,543 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longy School of Music of Bard College's acceptance rate?
Longy School of Music of Bard College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 84.40%.
How much is Longy School of Music of Bard College tuition?
Longy School of Music of Bard College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $52,950.
What is Longy School of Music of Bard College's average net price?
Longy School of Music of Bard College's average net price in the local dataset is $43,291.
What is Longy School of Music of Bard College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $46,543 for Longy School of Music of Bard College.
Is Longy School of Music of Bard College accredited?
Longy School of Music of Bard College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Longy School of Music of Bard College?
The local dataset lists 34 undergraduate students at Longy School of Music of Bard College.
What percentage of Longy School of Music of Bard College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Longy School of Music of Bard College in the local dataset is 10.26%.
What is the federal loan rate at Longy School of Music of Bard College?
The federal loan rate for Longy School of Music of Bard College in the local dataset is 10.26%.
Where should I verify Longy School of Music of Bard College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Longy School of Music of Bard College or the latest official federal education data.