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Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

The Berklee College of Music is a school of the musical and performing arts in Boston and one of the largest contemporary music colleges in the world. Berklee consists of the College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee conferring bachelor’s degrees in 27 majors featuring academic programs that enable students to study 35 principal musical instruments. All applicants to the school are required to perform a live audition and complete an interview to be considered for admission. For students who wish to learn in a new culture, Berklee offers two study abroad programs at its international campus in Valencia, Spain.

Acceptance Rate:
50%
Average Net Price:
$42,952
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.0

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$42,952
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$52,040
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$52,040
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$19,930
Books and Supplies
$1085
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$42,113
$30k - $48k
$39,798
$48k - $75k
$46,390
$75k - $110k
$47,290
$110k+
$51,169
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,587
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,256
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,593

 

Students receiving state aid
1%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1405
Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,256
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$31,337
$30k - $48k
$30,669
$48k - $75k
$23,151
$75k - $110k
$19,724
$110k+
$13,503
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$59,650,968
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$57,868,868

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
33%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$14,769
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,374
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
32%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,362
Average Other Loans Per Year
$35,881

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
50%
Acceptance Rate
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7167
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
351
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 15May 1
Spring Regular DecisionJuly 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$150
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
7%
Out-Of-State Students
87%
3.0
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-237-5533
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
8,448
Total Number of Undergrads
7,608
0
100
57%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
91%
20-39 Students
8%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
15

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
56%
 US National: 44%
44%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
7%
Out-Of-State Students
87%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
104
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
13%
White
39%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Mingus the Jazz Cat
School Colors
red and grey
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,300
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Nashville
Top 5 Employers
Berklee College of Music
Apple
Freelance Musician/Composer
School of Rock
Berklee Online
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,374
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239

REVIEWS

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Gretchen's Review

from Boston, MA

It's a college for people who want to be the best in what they chose to do. It's a college for people with determination and guts to follow their passion and do it at an outstanding level. It's a co...

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Brandy's Review

from Butte, MT

Warm, accepting atmosphere. Knowledgeable, well-connected staff. Excellent location....

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Song Kwan's Review

from Brookline, MA

what you put in is what you get. professors will try to help you. it is expensive so don't be careless...

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