This page is an overview of all possible tuition and fees and estimates of educational expenses. If you would like to view more on the general cost of attendance at the Peabody Conservatory, please scroll down to the cost of attendance section.

Tuition for 2024-25 Academic Year

Full time Student (per academic year)
See Tuition & Fees for the Low Residency Master’s Programs

Degree Program	$64,730
Artist Diploma and Graduate Performance Diploma Programs	$56,287

Part-Time Study (per academic year)

Major Study (one-hour lesson + jury/recital); unlimited ensembles	$28,771
Major Study (half-hour lessons + jury/recital); one ensemble	$15,008
Vocal Coaching or Minor Study; one-hour lessons	$15,008
Vocal Coaching or Minor Study; half-hour lessons	$9,164

Supplementary Study

Second Major Field Lessons (double performance major)		$12,578
Hourly per semester credit or audit:	Classroom studies, ensembles	$1,845
	Music Education certification courses	$879
Degree-In-Progress, Graduate Consultation**		$2,727
Elective Minor Study-(Peabody Students & Non-Homewood divisions)	2-credit 1 Hour lesson	$2,006
	1-credit 1/2 Hour lesson	$1,003
Remedial Tutorial Study (per clock hour) assigned only in consultation with the Dean’s Office		$395

General Fees

* Application for degree program	$120
* Application for Extension students	$120
* Tuition Deposit (students returning from leave, non-refundable^	$50
* Tuition Deposit (new students, non-refundable)^^	$700
* Matriculation (one-time for new degree/diploma candidates)^^	$700
Health Service Fee (required for all full-time students)	$625
Student Technology and Activities Fee (required for all full-time students)	$350
Health Insurance (individual thru CHP)	$3,116

Additional Fees

Late petition to graduate		$30
Change of course after first week each semester, per request		$20
Special examination		$50
Graduate examination retake		$50
Recital late registration fee		$50
Recital change/cancellation fee		$100
Transcript (academic) per copy		$5
Instrument rental (depends on the instrument, contact Ensemble Office)	Fall/Spring/Summer	$75-250
	Winter Break	$50-200
Bass Case rental (contact stage manager)		$50-$200
Lost Folder (ensembles)		$15
Lost Instrument		$1,000 min.
* Lost key (studio/classroom) non-refundable		$25
* Lost ID non-refundable		$20
* Lock replacement (studio & classroom) non-refundable		$75 min.
* Lost key (Residence Hall and mailbox) non-refundable		$25
* Lock replacement (Residence Hall) non-refundable		$50 min.
Residence Hall Maintenance Fee		$50
Returned Check Fee		$35

Low Residency Master’s Tuition & Fees

The costs listed below apply to the entire 13-month low-residency master’s degree program, including both summer sessions and fall and spring semester enrollments.

Tuition	$62,380
Living Expenses: Food	$3,650
Living Expenses: Housing^^^^	$7,500
Matriculation Fee	$700
Student Technology & Activities Fee	$350
Health Services Fee	$360
Estimated Health Insurance Cost***	$200

*Non-refundable fees
**Degree-In-Process fee is charged every semester to doctoral students who have completed their residency.
***Required during Summer residencies
^Due prior to registration for all students returning from leave of absence.
^^One-time fee required for each degree/certificate/diploma program.
^^^There is a two year residence hall requirement for full-time undergraduate students. Transfer students have a one year residency requirement.
^^^^If you are a student living in housing on a military base  for which you receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37 of the United States Code, please contact SEAM to discuss how this may affect your cost of attendance.

Cost of Attendance

Each year the Financial Aid Office establishes standard student budgets that use cost of attendance (COA) estimates for awarding financial aid funds. The COA budget reflects typical expense patterns of Peabody students based on research conducted by the Financial Aid Office from reliable sources. Some students will spend more than the standard amounts, while others will spend less, depending on individual circumstances. 

The COA budget is not your tuition bill. Not all items listed in the budget will be paid to the school. COA figures reflect projected tuition and fee increases, as well as estimated living expenses (housing and food for on or off campus housing), transportation, personal expenses and other relevant costs a student may incur. The Peabody Business Office will bill students for actual charges to be paid to the school before the start of each semester. 

The actual cost for books, supplies, travel, personal and off campus living expenses varies by student. 

Living on campus, off campus, or at home will impact your total cost of estimated cost of attendance. 

The estimates below for the BM, BFA, MM, MA, DMA, GPD and AD reflect the estimate expenses for a complete academic year of full-time enrollment. The estimates below for the Low-Res MM apply to the entire 13-month low-residency master’s degree program, including both summer sessions and fall and spring semester enrollments. 

Direct costs will appear on your bill and are payable to JHU. Indirect costs such as personal expenses and books and supplies are estimates of expenses you may incur but will not appear on your bill and will vary by student. 

Undergraduate (BFA, BM, Double Degree)

Direct Billable Costs (costs that will appear on your bill)		Indirect Costs (estimated costs you may incur in addition to your direct billable costs)
Budget Category	Amount	Budget Category	Amount
Tuition	$64,730	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,482
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,356
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$724
Technology Fee	$350
Living Expenses, On-Campus Housing#^	$19,471
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$85,876	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$3,562

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance Without Aid (Direct Billable Costs + Indirect Costs) = $89,438

Graduate (MM, MA, DMA, Low-Res MM)

lease note: Students pursuing the Low-Res MM program are encouraged to apply for federal and/or private loans as this 13-month program does not offer institutional scholarships.

Direct Billable Costs (costs that will appear on your bill)		Indirect Costs (estimated costs you may incur in addition to your direct billable costs)
Budget Category	Amount	Budget Category	Amount
Tuition	$64,730	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,482
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,356
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$724
Technology Fee	$350	Living Exp, Off Campus Housing^	$14,933
		Health Insurance***	$3,334
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$66,405	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$21,829

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance Without Aid (Direct Billable Costs + Indirect Costs) = $88,234

Graduate (GPD, AD)

Direct Billable Costs (costs that will appear on your bill)		Indirect Costs (estimated costs you may incur in addition to your direct billable costs)
Budget Category	Amount	Budget Category	Amount
Tuition	$56,278	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,482
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,356
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$724
Technology Fee	$350	Living Exp, Off Campus Housing^	$14,933
		Health Insurance***	$3,334
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$57,962	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$21,829

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance Without Aid (Direct Billable Costs + Indirect Costs) = $79,791

#Undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years of study.   

^If you are a student living in housing on a military base for which you receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37 of the United States Code, please contact SEAM to discuss how this may affect your cost of attendance. 

**Transportation – Based on travel within the U.S.  If traveling overseas, projected cost will be higher, please plan accordingly. 

***Health Insurance – All students are required to have health insurance. If you cannot provide proof of adequate coverage through your parents or another source, you will be required to purchase health insurance through the Johns Hopkins University Student Health Plan. 

****Matriculation Fee is charged to first year students only.