Longy School of Music of Bard College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6903 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1900 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1811 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #5 of 5 | In Cambridge |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 34
- Graduates
- 284
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- longy.edu
Longy School of Music of Bard College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Longy School of Music of Bard College has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 92% | 76% |
| Applicants | 109 | 53 | 55 |
| Admissions | 92 | 49 | 42 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 12 | 5 | 7 |
41 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 182 (57%) |
|---|---|
| White | 89 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 19 (6%) |
| Asian | 11 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 8 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 8 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Longy School of Music of Bard College is $45,752 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,805 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $43,291 |
| $48-75K | $42,155 |
| $75-110K | $52,086 |
| $110K+ | $29,826 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,750 | $51,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,750 | $51,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,750 | $51,750 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Longy School of Music of Bard College majors
Longy School of Music of Bard College has granted 131 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Longy School of Music of Bard College.
| Major | Master |
|---|---|
| Music Teacher Education | 37 |
| Voice and Opera | 29 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 23 |
| Stringed Instruments | 13 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 11 |
| Music Performance, General | 9 |
| Brass Instruments | 5 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 4 |
| Grand Total | 131 |
Longy School of Music of Bard College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 67% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Longy School of Music of Bard College has published 17 scientific papers with 41 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Literature, Fashion Design, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Engineering, Sociology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 9 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 |
Notable alumni
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Elliott Carter
- Occupations
- composeruniversity teachermusic educator
- Biography
-
Elliott Cook Carter Jr. was an American modernist composer who was one of the most respected composers of the second half of the 20th century. He combined elements of European modernism and American "ultra-modernism" into a distinctive style with a personal harmonic and rhythmic language, after an early neoclassical phase. His compositions are performed throughout the world, and include orchestral, chamber music, solo instrumental, and vocal works. Carter was the recipient of many awards – he was twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his string quartets. He also wrote the large-scale orchestral triptych Symphonia: sum fluxae pretium spei.
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John Lessard
- Occupations
- composerpianistconductormusicologist
- Biography
-
John Lessard was an American composer and music educator noted among peers for his eloquent and dramatic neo-classical works for piano and voice, chamber ensembles, and orchestra, as well as for his playful pieces for mixed percussion ensembles. He was also an accomplished pianist and conductor.
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Judith Davidoff
- Occupations
- violistcellist
- Biography
-
Judith Davidoff was an American viol player, cellist, and performer on the medieval bowed instruments. She was considered the “Grande Dame of the viol”, "a master of the viola da gamba and other stringed instruments" and "a central part of the early-music scene." Her recorded performances reflect her wide range of repertoire and styles, including such works as Schoenberg's Verklaerte Nacht and 13th-century monody. She is responsible for the catalog of 20th- and 21st-century viol music.
General info
| Alternative names | Longy Conservatory Conservatory at Longy School of Music Longy |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 101 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 27 Garden Street Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 118,000 |
| Phone | 6178760956 |