“Cambridge conservatory associated with Bard College offering customizable music training.”
Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private music school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1915 and merged with Bard College in 2012. The conservatory has 318 degree students (Fall 2023) and offers a Catalyst curriculum that empowers students to build their own artistic paths.
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Official SourceEarly Action (Fall entry)
Decision by end of January
Regular Action (Fall entry)
Standard Fall application deadline
Spring Application
For Spring 2026 entry
Online Programs (MM Music Education Online)
Rolling for online programs
International I-20 Documentation Deadline
Required after enrollment deposit for Fall 2026 applicants
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$55,275
/yr
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Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $55,275
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
