Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA • privateCSS Profile
Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🚗 Travel

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,697 • Total: 9,705
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1140 Boylston St
Boston, MA
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Website
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
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
71.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
50.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
85.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$69,355
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $48,830
Room & Board
$1,085
Books & Supplies
$19,440
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $38,537
$30,001-48,000 $39,205
$48,001-75,000 $46,723
$75,001-110,000 $50,150
$110,001+ $56,371
Students Receiving Pell Grants
61%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$48,608
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