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Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music is a medium, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 7,395 undergraduates
cost $48,330 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Berklee College of Music? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 54.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $150
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Berklee College of Music is known for one of its top majors: Music. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Music
Computer Software and Media Applications
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Dance

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $48,330
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,010
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,280
Cost of attendance* $70,620
Average financial aid package $33,260
Estimated cost $37,360 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $48,330
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,010
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,280
Cost of attendance* $70,620
Average financial aid package $33,260
Estimated cost $37,360 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Berklee College of Music has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,395, with gender binary students split 57% male and 43% female.

Total enrollment

8,448

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
phone 617-266-1400
address www.berklee.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Berklee College of Music to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Berklee College of Music? 

The acceptance rate for Berklee College of Music is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Berklee College of Music?

The average high school GPA for Berklee College of Music students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Berklee College of Music?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Berklee College of Music including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $282,480.

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