| Harvard vs. Berklee College of Music |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,676 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$52,040 |
| expensive$57,248 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$51,431 |
| More$55,827 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,782 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter3.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier43.53% |
| Favorable83.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower45.45% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,259 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,369 |
| Larger8,844 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,549 |
| Larger21,415 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller820 |
| Larger7,584 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,790 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher98% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,748) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,446) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 2,448 | Number of faculty | 1,100 |
| Higher$223,353 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.