Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music () is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern American music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including rock, hip hop, reggae, salsa, heavy metal and bluegrass. Since 2012, Berklee College of Music has also operated a campus in Valencia, Spain. In December 2015, Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory agreed to a merger. The combined institution is known as Berklee, with the conservatory becoming The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Berklee alumni have won 310 Grammy Awards, more than any other college, and 108 Latin Grammy Awards. Other accolades for its alumni include 34 Emmy Awards, 7 Tony Awards, 8 Academy Awards, and 3 Saturn Awards.

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44%

Acceptance

$49,465

Net price

7,468

Enrollment

67%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

44%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$49,465

Average net price

$52,040

In-state tuition

$52,040

Out-of-state tuition

$19,930

Room & board

$1,085

Books & supplies

$72,700

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$42,734

$30–48K

$37,987

$48–75K

$47,799

$75–110K

$46,801

$110K+

$54,676

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts57.3%

Computer Science24.8%

Engineering Tech15.8%

Health & Nursing1.5%

Education0.6%

After Graduation

$33,647

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$26,462

Median earnings (6 yrs)

67%

Graduation rate

89%

Retention rate

54%

Earn more than a HS grad

$20,700

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,468

Total enrollment

20%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

21%

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women

55% men

Race & ethnicity

White

37%

Hispanic

13%

Black

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Berklee College of Music FAQ

Is Berklee College of Music a public or private school?

Berklee College of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music has an acceptance rate of 44%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Berklee College of Music cost?

The average annual net price at Berklee College of Music is $49,465 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $52,040.

What is the graduation rate at Berklee College of Music?

About 67% of students at Berklee College of Music complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Berklee College of Music graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Berklee College of Music students earn a median of $33,647 per year.

How many students attend Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music enrolls about 7,468 students.

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