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Longy School of Music of Bard College Massachusetts Admission 2026-27

Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private music school Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1915, and is one of the four music schools in Boston which grants degrees independently.

Highlights

College Type 
Campus Setting 
Endowment 
Student Retention Rate 
Work-study programyes
Mode of ProgramFull time; Part time; online
Annual cost of Attendance
Admission Helpdesk617.876.0956, admissions(at)longy.edu

Programs, Campus and Residence

  • Around six undergraduate and 12 graduate majors, are offered at Longy School of Music of Bard College currently.
  • Longy School of Music of Bard College does not offer on campus residence facility to its students. Yet students can find a variety of housing options off campus on the official website, for suggestions.

Longy School of Music of Bard College Admission Process

RequirementsTranscripts; LOR; Audition Video Recording
English Proficiency TestTOEFL/IELTS
Application feeNovember Applications: 75 USD January Applications: 100 USD
Additional RequirementsResume; Personal and Financial Statement; Copy of Passport
Admission DeadlineNovember 1, January 5

Note: Live audition dates are variable. The auditions begin from February 8, 2019 for Spring admissions.

How to apply – To apply for admission to Longy School of Music of Bard College, apply through the online application.

Cost of Attendance

ExpensesCost
Tuition and Fee32,384 USD
Books1,200 USD
Transportation2,600 USD
Room and Board18,170 USD
TOTAL55,974 USD

Financial Aid

The students at Longy School of Music of Bard College are offered financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans and grants. It is mandatory for students to submit the FAFSA on or before deadline, to receive financial aid.

  • The average scholarship value for freshmen is 19,107 USD.
  • About 50% of the freshmen receive financial aid in some form.

The alumni benefits include discounted annual membership for ZipCar, also access to Longy Bakalar Music Library, etc.