Simmons vs. Berklee College of Music |
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's 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 |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$45,538 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$50,270 |
cheaper$28,662 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,934 |
More$32,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,958 |
Admission | ||
1,270 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Easier76.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.23% |
Lower12.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.18% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller5,710 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,282 |
Smaller1,788 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,499 |
Larger3,922 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller783 |
Larger2,864 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,854 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher11% |
Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
872 | Number of faculties | 831 |
Lower$74,959 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,176 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.