Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Boston, Massachusetts. Berklee College of Music was founded in 1945 and now enrolls around 6,631 students a year, including 6,004 undergrads. Berklee College of Music provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Berklee College of Music! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Berklee College of Music's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Berklee College of Music students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Berklee College of Music has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Berklee College of Music on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Berklee College of Music on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Berklee College of Music for Fall 2022 is January 15.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Berklee College of Music by March 31.

2021 Berklee College of Music Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	52%
Tuition	$45,890

Is Berklee College of Music a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Berklee College of Music offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Berklee College of Music Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Berklee College of Music. Around 52% of applicants get into Berklee College of Music each year. Out of 7,860 applications received in 2021, 4,056 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berklee College of Music

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Berklee College of Music, around 75% are still enrolled the next year. Berklee College of Music's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 65%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Berklee College of Music Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Berklee College of Music

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Berklee College of Music meets 52% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Berklee College of Music full-time are awarded $22,974 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $42,702 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berklee College of Music. Based on this information, how does Berklee College of Music sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Berklee College of Music a good school for you?

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Where is Berklee College of Music Located?

Berklee College of Music is located in the urban setting of Boston, Massachusetts.

If you want to see Berklee College of Music for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Massachusetts Turnpike to Boston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

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