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Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA
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#23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$50,270Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,168
cheaper$49,934Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,712
Less$19,958Average Financial Aid AmountMore$46,070
Admission
-Test Scores1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Easier54.23%Acceptance RateTighter14.37%
Favorable41.18%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower31.32%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller8,282Total EnrollmentLarger36,714
Smaller7,499Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,459
Smaller783Graduate Student PopulationLarger18,255
Smaller1,854Online Student PopulationLarger4,044
Completion & Outcomes
Lower68%Graduate RateHigher88%
11%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower84%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
831Number of faculties3,946
Lower$96,176Average Faculty SalaryHigher$139,765
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.