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.
Full time Student (per academic year)
See Tuition & Fees for the Low Residency Master’s Programs
| Degree Program | $62,380 |
| Artist Diploma and Graduate Performance Diploma Programs | $54,238 |
Part-Time Study (per academic year)
| Major Study (one-hour lesson + jury/recital); unlimited ensembles | $27,726 |
| Major Study (half-hour lessons + jury/recital); one ensemble | $14,463 |
| Vocal Coaching or Minor Study; one-hour lessons | $14,463 |
| Vocal Coaching or Minor Study; half-hour lessons | $8,831 |
Supplementary Study
| Second Major Field Lessons (double performance major) | $12,121 | |
| Hourly per semester credit or audit: | Classroom studies, ensembles | $1,778 |
| Music Education certification courses | $847 | |
| Degree-In-Progress, Graduate Consultation** | $2,628 | |
| Elective Minor Study-(Peabody Students & Non-Homewood divisions) | 2-credit 1 Hour lesson | $1,933 |
| 1-credit 1/2 Hour lesson | $966 | |
| Remedial Tutorial Study (per clock hour) assigned only in consultation with the Dean’s Office | $380 |
| * 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 AHP) | $3,116 |
| 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 (contact Ensemble Office) | $100-250 |
| Bass Case rental (contact stage manager) | $50-$200 |
| Lost Folder (ensembles) | $16 |
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| Degree Programs | Diploma Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| MM/DMA/PC | AD/GPD | |
| Tuition | 62,380 | 54,238 |
| Living expenses: Food | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Living expenses: Housing * | 10,145 | 10,145 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses | 2,246 | 2,246 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
1,054 | 1,054 |
| Transportation ** | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| Loan Fees: Direct – Graduate | 199 | 199 |
| Loan Fees: PLUS: Graduate | 956 | 956 |
| Health Services Fee | 625 | 625 |
| Technology Fee | 350 | 350 |
| Total | $82,946 | $74,804 |
| Health Insurance *** | 3,116 | 3,116 |
| Total | $86,062 | $77,920 |
| Matriculation Fee **** | 700 | 700 |
| Total | $86,762 | $78,620 |
*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.
| 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.
Peabody students are considered for scholarships during auditions and will be considered for federal aid awards after the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are received.
This tool is designed to give first-time, full-time undergraduates an estimate of what it may cost to attend a year at Peabody.