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

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.

Estimate of Undergraduate Educational Expenses 2023-24

Please note that living on campus, off campus, or at home will change the cost of estimated cost of attendance.

On Campus Off Campus Living with Parents
Tuition 62,380 62,380 62,380
Living expenses: Housing * 10,564 9,014 4,177
Living expenses: Food 8,662 4,731 3,600
Misc. Personal Expenses 2,246 2,246 2,246
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment
1,054 1,054 1,054
Transportation ** 1,391 1,391 1,391
Loan Fees: Direct – Undergraduate 61 61 61
Loan Fees: PLUS: Parent 1,200 1,200 1,200
Health Services Fee 625 625 625
Technology Fee 350 350 350
Total $88,533 $83,052 $77,084
Health Insurance *** 3,116 3,116 3,116
Total $91,649 $86,168 $80,200
Matriculation Fee **** 700 700 700
Total $92,349 $86,868 $80,900

*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.

Note: Degree in Progress fees are $2,616 per credit consultation.

Estimate of Graduate Educational Expenses 2024-25

Direct Costs: Items that will appear on your bill.

Degree Programs Diploma Programs
MM/DMA/PC AD/GPD
Tuition $64,730 $56,287
Health Services Fee $625 $625
Technology Fee $350 $350
Matriculation Fee – First Year Students Only $700 $700
Direct Cost Total $66,405 $57,962

Indirect Costs: Items that will not appear on your bill but should be factored in the total cost of attendance. Indirect costs may vary from student to student and are estimated.

Degree Programs Diploma Programs
MM/DMA/PC AD/GPD
Living expenses: Off Campus Housing and Meals* $14,933 $14,933
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,482 $1,482
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,356 $1,356
Transportation** $724 $724
Indirect Cost Total $18,495 $18,495

*Living expenses: Off Campus Housing and Meals – Most graduate students live off-campus. This is an estimated amount; actual costs may vary. 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.

Total Cost of Attendance: Combines both direct and indirect costs above to produce your total cost of attendance.

Degree Programs Diploma Programs
MM/DMA/PC AD/GPD
Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance (Direct and Indirect Charges): $84,900 $76,457

Additional Possible Expenses: Below are expenses that will only apply to students under certain circumstances.

Degree Programs Diploma Programs
MM/DMA/PC AD/GPD
Loan Fees: Direct – Graduate $199 $199
Loan Fees: PLUS: Graduate $956 $956
Health Insurance*** $3,116 $3,116

***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.

Note: Degree in Progress fees are $2,616 per credit consultation.

Estimate of Educational Expenses for Low-Res MM 2023 & 2024

Degree Program
Low-Res MM
Tuition 62,380
Living Expenses: Food 3,600
Living Expenses: Housing ^ 7,500
Misc. Personal Expenses 2,324
Loan Fees: Graduate 396
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment *
1,051
Transportation ** 1,440
Health Services Fee 360
Technology Fee 350
Total $79,401
Health Insurance *** 1,260
Total $80,661
Matriculation Fee **** 700
Total $81,361

^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.

*Students pursuing the Low Res MM program are encouraged to apply for federal loans or private loans as this 13 month program does not offer institutional scholarships. *

**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.