Longy School of Music of Bard College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Longy School of Music of Bard College?

Longy's published charges make affordability a central consideration. The IPEDS 2025-26 figures report the same full-time tuition for in-state and out-of-state students; the amounts below describe that reporting year, not a guaranteed price for a later entering class.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $54,050 for the academic year.
• Reported required undergraduate fees: $1,225, bringing those two published charges to $54,950.
• Reported part-time undergraduate charge: $3,003 per credit hour.
• Reported average undergraduate grant aid from federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources: $26,530.
• Reported average net price for families with annual income of $0-$48,000: $40,055.
• Reported average net price for families with annual income of $48,001-$75,000: $37,005.

Tuition and required fees are not the full cost of attendance. Students also need to budget for housing, food, transportation, books, supplies, and personal expenses; instrument-related costs may matter as well. Because Longy does not provide undergraduate college-operated housing, a housing budget is not a residence-hall bill. The reported net prices are averages after aid for particular income groups, not offers to any specific applicant.

IPEDS figures also show that all students in the reported financial-aid measure received some form of aid, while 12% had student loans. Aid can include grants that do not require repayment as well as borrowing that does. Applicants should compare their own award letter and estimated living expenses with the current tuition schedule before deciding what they would need to pay or borrow.

What are the work-study opportunities at Longy School of Music of Bard College?

Student employment may help with day-to-day expenses, but it should not be assumed to cover Longy's tuition. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's financial-aid package, is ordinarily earned through qualifying work rather than paid upfront as a tuition discount.

Students seeking work should ask Longy's financial-aid office whether they qualify for Federal Work-Study and how available positions are posted. They should also distinguish work-study jobs from other paid part-time work and from unpaid or credit-bearing professional experiences. For musicians, teaching, accompanying, and performance work may build experience, but schedules and income can vary; applicants should budget conservatively.