Longy School of Music of Bard College, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Arts, Music and Design School
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
12 Campuses
Branch Campus
Cambridge, MA 02138
Longy School of Music of Bard College Rankings
Affordability1
Retention13
Graduation26
Earnings18
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Longy School of Music of Bard College
-
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
100%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Visual and Performing Arts100%
Admissions
Getting into Longy School of Music of Bard College
91%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Longy School of Music of Bard College
$43K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$55K
Average Total Cost
$49K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $49K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $50K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $38K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $45K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Longy School of Music of Bard College
26%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$273
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 75% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Longy School of Music of Bard College
62%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 44% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 58% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 61% | 50% |
| Other race | 43% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Longy School of Music of Bard College
88%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $52K | $43K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Longy School of Music of Bard College
36
Undergraduates
100%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
208
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 6% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 44% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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