About Berklee College of Music
School Type: Private
Status: Non-profit
Accreditation: Regional
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Military Friendly: Yes
Berklee College of Music is a medium-sized private college located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,177, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The college offers 13 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $45,468.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
55% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreignlanguage (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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8k
Students enrolled
49%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Online
On-campus
Hybrid
Demographics
White
43%
Non-U.S. Citizen
26%
Hispanic
12%
Black
7%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
5%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
42%
Socio-economic diversity
16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
3,868
Student Location Breakout
49% Online
51% On-campus
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages. 49% online, 51% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
74% On-campus
26% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 46% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 25% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $45,468 | $45,468 |
| Graduate | $45,478 | $45,478 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $474 |
| On-campus room and board | $18,826 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,170 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,526 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,170 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,170 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $66,938 | $66,938 |
| Off-campus without family | $62,638 | $62,638 |
| Off-campus with family | $48,112 | $48,112 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
19%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
92%
Pell Grant
16%
Average Aid Awarded
Federal Grant Aid $4,988
State Grant Aid $1,216
Institution Grant Aid $16,329
Pell Grant Aid $4,273
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$26k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | ||||
| 2 | Education | |||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||
| 3 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |||
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||
| 4 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | |||
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ||||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ||||
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Programs | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ||||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ||||
| 7 | Visual And Performing Arts | |||
| Dance, General | ||||
| Musical Theatre | ||||
| Music, General | ||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||||
| Conducting | ||||
| Music Pedagogy | ||||
| Music Technology | ||||
| Music, Other | ||||
| Music Management and Merchandising | ||||
| Dance, General | ||||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | ||||
| Musical Theatre | ||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||||
| Conducting | ||||
| Music Pedagogy | ||||
| Music, Other | ||||
| Music Management and Merchandising | ||||
| Dance, General | ||||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | ||||
| Musical Theatre | ||||
| Music, General | ||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||||
| Conducting | ||||
| Music Pedagogy | ||||
| Music, Other | ||||
| Music Management | ||||
| Dance, General | ||||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | ||||
| Musical Theatre | ||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||||
| Conducting | ||||
| Music Pedagogy | ||||
| Music, Other | ||||
| Music Management |
1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
2
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
3
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
6
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
7
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Conducting
BA
MA
DOC
Music Pedagogy
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Conducting
BA
MA
DOC
Music Pedagogy
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Conducting
BA
MA
DOC
Music Pedagogy
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Conducting
BA
MA
DOC
Music Pedagogy
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
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