Berklee College of Music

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Performing Arts

Tuition & Fees

^$47,230

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

59^%

male

41^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

51^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,479
Declined	3,284
Total Received	6,763

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Private

6,439

undergraduate students

560

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

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
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private
Campus enrollment	6,999
Established in	1945
Coeducational	Coeducational

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

Nearest airport: Logan International

Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
02215

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
30%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Freshman priority housing
yes: Coed housing
yes: Disabled student housing

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Campus Facts

Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/Theater group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups

Campus Security

24 hour patrol by trained security personnel

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions	no
Application fee	$150
Application deadline	January 15
School has early action program	yes

Selective

51^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,479
Declined	3,284
Total Received	6,763

Admissions Factors

Very Important

academic GPA
interview
talent/ability

Considered

extracurricular activities
alumni/ae relation
level of applicant's interest
character/personal qualities
application essay
first generation
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
class rank
recommendation(s)
rigor of secondary school record
state residency
volunteer work
work experience

Not Considered

religious affiliation/commitment
standardized test scores

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International Facts

Accepts International Baccalaureate	no
Offers English as a second language	yes

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Total	$68,310
Tuition	$45,890
Room & board	$18,830
Additional fees	$1,340
Books & supplies	$1,000
Other fees	$1,250

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Varsity Sports

	M	W

Intramural Sports Men

Ice hockey, Rock climbing, Soccer, Table tennis

Intramural Sports Women

Ice hockey, Rock climbing, Soccer, Table tennis

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Music Therapy/Therapist
Music, General
Percussion Instruments
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
Woodwind Instruments

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Programs Offered

English as a second language
Distance learning
Double major
Independent study
Accelerated degree
Cooporative programs
Internships
Study abroad
Army ROTC

Other Programs

Post-bachelors certificate

6,999

total students

12^%

in-state

88^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92^%

6,439
students

Female
41^%
2,668

Male
59^%
3,771

8^%

560
students

Female
49^%
273

Male
51^%
287

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78^%

5,041
students

Female
44^%
2,184

Male
56^%
2,857

22^%

1,398
students

Female
35^%
484

Male
65^%
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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate	86%

Student Break-down

27%: Nonresident aliens
6%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%: Hispanic/Latino
42%: 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

440

Transfer students enrolled

6^%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment	yes
Winter transfer enrollment	no
Spring transfer enrollment	yes
Summer transfer enrollment	yes
Accepts CLEP subject tests	yes
Accepts CLEP general tests	yes
Accepts excelsior college examinations	no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions	yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES	no
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit	no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred	no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred	yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: January 15

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

Group career
Individual career

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

Alumni Network
Career Library
Career interest testing
Interview workshop
Job Fairs
Job Interviews
Job bank
On-campus employer recruitment
Other career services
Resume preparation

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Computer training or assistance

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music

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Campus Facts

Campus Security

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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International Facts

Financial Aid

Average financial aidNot Reported

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Varsity Sports

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Intramural Sports Women

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Programs Offered

Other Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

6,439students

560students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

5,041students

1,398students

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Student Facts

Student Break-down

Transfer Information

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: January 15

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Average financial aid
Not Reported

6,439
students

560
students

5,041
students

1,398
students