Berklee College of Music

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Performing Arts

Tuition & Fees

^$45,660

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undergraduateRatios

60^%

male

40^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

51^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,249
Declined	+ 3,031
Total Received	6,280

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Private (nonprofit)

6,400

undergraduate students

563

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges That Do Not Consider Standardized Test Scores

Colleges for Specialized Music Interests

The Experts' Choice: Fine Music Programs

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Codes

SAT	3107
ACT	1789

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Location

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Our urban campus in Boston is nestled between Symphony Hall (home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra) and House of Blues Boston. You will find yourself in the heart of a youthful and vibrant city, constantly surrounded by the art and music. To explore our Boston campus, check out our virtual 360 tour.

Official website	Visit website
Admissions email	admissions@berklee.edu
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment	6,963
Established in	1945
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Boston, MA

Urban campus in Boston (population: 685,094). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
26%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
75%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing

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Admissions Facts

Application fee	$150
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	November 1 (priority deadline) January 15
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	November 15
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Not used SAT Subject Tests Not used

Selective

51^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,249
Declined	+ 3,031
Total Received	6,280

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Interview
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores

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Admissions Contact

Damien Bracken
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 237-5533
F: 617 747-2047
admissions@berklee.edu

Financial Aid

45^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$23,532.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$64,774
Tuition	$44,360
Room & board	$18,640
Additional fees	$1,300
Books & supplies	$474
Average Financial Aid	- $23,532
Total with Avg. Aid	$41,242

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$35,226,510
Federal	$5,326,306
State	$149,598
Institutional	$28,854,313
Other external	$896,293

Non-need-based

Total	$31,703,052
Federal
State
Institutional	$30,378,991
Other external	$1,324,061

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 538-3844
F: 617 747-2073
financialaid@berklee.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Deirdre Bairstow-Allen
Director of Financial Aid Operations
dbairstowallen@berklee.edu

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Composition
Contemporary Performance
Contemporary Writing/Production
Electronic Production/Design
Film Scoring
Jazz Composition
Music Business
Music Business/Management
Music Education
Music Production/Engineering
Music Therapy
Performance
Professional Music
Songwriting

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Programs Offered

Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Independent study
Internships
Self-designed majors

6,963

total students

12^%

in-state

88^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92^%

6,400
students

Female
40^%
2,533

Male
60^%
3,867

8^%

563
students

Female
48^%
272

Male
52^%
291

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77^%

4,962
students

Female
42^%
2,053

Male
58^%
2,909

23^%

1,438
students

Female
34^%
480

Male
66^%
958

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Student Break-down

28%: Nonresident aliens
7%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%: Hispanic/Latino
43%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

50^%

Transfer applicants accepted

46^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript	Required of Some
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended
Interview	Required of All
Standardized test scores	Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: January 15

Spring: July 1

Summer: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Personal

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Internships
Interview training

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Health insurance
Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

Note-taking services
Reader services
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	73
Countries most often represented	Canada Italy Japan Mexico South Korea The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Nicholas A. Poche
Director of International Student Services
617 747-6535
iss@berklee.edu

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Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music

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Boston, MA

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Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

6,400students

563students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

4,962students

1,438students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: January 15

Spring: July 1

Summer: December 1

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Remedial services offered

Career placement services

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Additional services

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International Students

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Of students' needs
were fully met

6,400
students

563
students

4,962
students

1,438
students