Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA • private • CSS Profile

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 8,697 • Total: 9,705

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1140 Boylston St
Boston, MA
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Website

www.berklee.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,907 (56.4%) • Female: 3,790 (43.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	498	5.7%
Black/African American	560	6.4%
Hispanic/Latino	1,107	12.7%
White	3,342	38.4%
Two or More Races	413	4.7%
International	2,560	29.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

3,577 admitted from 7,167 applicants

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

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Financial Aid Forms

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Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

66.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

47.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

85.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$71,555

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $50,540

Room & Board

$19,930

Books & Supplies

$1,085

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$42,734
$30,001-48,000	$37,987
$48,001-75,000	$47,799
$75,001-110,000	$46,801
$110,001+	$54,676

Students Receiving Pell Grants

61%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$48,608

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Common questions about Berklee College of Music

What is Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate?

Berklee College of Music accepts 50% of applicants, from 7,167 applications.

How much does Berklee College of Music cost?

Tuition and fees are $50,540. Families earning under $30,000 pay $42,734 on average after aid.

What is Berklee College of Music's graduation rate?

66% of students graduate within six years.