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Berklee College of Music
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.
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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | July 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
8,282
Total Number of Undergrads
7,499
Classroom Sizes
0
100
57%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $50,270 |
| 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. | $50,270 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $1085 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
49%
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$19,300
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,358
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,153
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.
24%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$17,737
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mingus the Jazz Cat
School Colors
red and grey
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Nashville
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,300
What Students Are Saying
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 college for people who believe in music.
It's a college for people with determination and guts to follow their passion and do it at an outstanding level.
It's a college for people who believe in music.
Gretchen from Boston, MA
Warm, accepting atmosphere. Knowledgeable, well-connected staff. Excellent location.
Brandy from Butte, MT
what you put in is what you get. professors will try to help you. it is expensive so don't be careless
Song Kwan from Brookline, MA
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