Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music Overview

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 enrolls around 6,631 students a year, including 6,004 undergrads. Berklee College of Music offers on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! January 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by March 31.

Student Activities at Berklee College of Music

Are you interested in music or performing? At Berklee College of Music you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

2022 Berklee College of Music Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	52%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Tuition	$46,950
Percent of Need Met	56%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$29,561

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Is Berklee College of Music a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Berklee College of Music offers and if the school could be a good fit for you.

Berklee College of Music Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Berklee College of Music. The university admitted 52% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 7,860 applications received in 2022, 4,056 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berklee College of Music

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

Approximately 75% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Berklee College of Musiccome back the next year. Around 65% of students who started at Berklee College of Music earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Berklee College of Music Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Berklee College of Music directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 56% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $29,561 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $46,887 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berklee College of Music.

Based on this information, does Berklee College of Music seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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 city 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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