Strong year-1 retention
Most first-year students return for year two.
This school88%
National avg75%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Longy School of Music of Bard College
Cambridge, MA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$52,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,950
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,629
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$70,579
Net price (after aid)$43,291
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$30k – $48k$43,291
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,543
Median debt at graduation$24,254
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants10%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans10%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$53k
Net price
$43.3k
Pell
10%
Median debt
$24.3k
Earnings (10y)
$46.5k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
838 - 1072
ACT range
14 - 23
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Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
AgricultureVisual & Performing ArtsBusinessSocial SciencesArts & Humanities
Programs (8)
Visual & Performing Arts
Theater
Business
FinanceMarketingInformation Systems
Social Sciences
International Relations
Arts & Humanities
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- Where is Longy School of Music of Bard College located?
- Longy School of Music of Bard College is located in Cambridge, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Longy School of Music of Bard College?
- Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Longy School of Music of Bard College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Longy School of Music of Bard College is approximately 84%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Longy School of Music of Bard College?
- Longy School of Music of Bard College's published in-state tuition is approximately $52,950 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Longy School of Music of Bard College?
- Longy School of Music of Bard College reports total enrollment of approximately 318 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Longy School of Music of Bard College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Longy School of Music of Bard College.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Longy School of Music of Bard College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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