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 2025-26 Academic Year

Full time Student (per academic year)

Degree Program	$66,670
Artist Diploma and Graduate Performance Diploma Programs	$57,976

Part-Time Study (per academic year)

Major Study (one-hour lesson + jury/recital); unlimited ensembles	$29,634
Major Study (half-hour lessons + jury/recital); one ensemble	$15,463
Vocal Coaching or Minor Study; one-hour lessons	$15,458
Vocal Coaching or Minor Study; half-hour lessons	$9,439

Supplementary Study

Second Major Field Lessons (double performance major)		$12,955
Hourly per semester credit or audit:	Classroom studies, ensembles	$1,901
	Music Education certification courses	$905
Degree-In-Progress, Graduate Consultation**		$2,809
Elective Minor Study-(Peabody Students & Non-Homewood divisions)	2-credit 1 Hour lesson	$2,066
	1-credit 1/2 Hour lesson	$1,033
Remedial Tutorial Study (per clock hour) assigned only in consultation with the Dean’s Office		$407

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)	$3,292

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)		$100
Lost Folder (ensembles)		$35
Lost Instrument		$1,000 min.
* Lost key (studio/classroom) non-refundable		$100
* 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

*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.

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. 

On Campus 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	$66,670	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,142
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,506
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$226 – $6,444
Technology Fee	$350	Health Insurance	$3,292
On-Campus Housing#^	$11,290
On-Campus Food	$8,829
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$88,464	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$6,166 – $12,384

Off Campus 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	$66,670	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,142
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,506
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$226 – $6,444
Technology Fee	$350	Health Insurance	$3,292
		Off-Campus Housing	$11,201
		Off-Campus Food	$3,734
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$68,345	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$21,101 – $27,319

Undergraduate Living with Family (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	$66,670	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,142
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,506
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$424
Technology Fee	$350	Health Insurance	$3,292
		Off-Campus Housing	$3,920
		Off-Campus Food	$2,710
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$68,345	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$12,994

Graduate (MM, MA, DMA)

Please note for DMA students the below cost estimate only apples to the 2-year residency portion of their program.

Books, Supplies, Equipment*$1,506

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	$66,670	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,478
Health Services Fee	$625	Transportation**	$882
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Loan Fees	$192
Technology Fee	$350	Off Campus Housing^	$11,710
		Off Campus Food	$3,600
		Health Insurance***	$3,292
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$68,345	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$24,396

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	$57,976	Misc. Personal Expenses*	$1,478
Health Services Fee	$625	Books, Supplies, Equipment*	$1,180
Matriculation Fee****	$700	Transportation**	$882
Technology Fee	$350	Off Campus Housing^	$11,710
		Off Campus Food	$3,600
		Health Insurance***	$3,292
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$59,651	TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$22,142

#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.