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Berklee College of Music Trade Programs

Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Berklee College of Music?

Get in touch with Berklee College of Music are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
Phone:	6177472222
Website:	www.berklee.edu/
Admissions:	www.berklee.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.berklee.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Berklee College of Music?

You can apply to Berklee College of Music online at: https://apply.berklee.edu/

Berklee College of Music is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Berklee College of Music

These are the things Berklee College of Music looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music has an acceptance rate of 44%, which makes it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 46% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Berklee College of Music can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,308	1,567	47%
Women	3,740	1,500	40%

Can I Afford Berklee College of Music?

The average net price after aid at Berklee College of Music is $50,404. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,540
In-State Fees	$1,500
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,540
Out-of-State Fees	$1,500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$52,040
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$52,040

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Berklee College of Music receive some form of financial aid (1,396 students).

Approximately 66% of students at Berklee College of Music receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,949 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,922.

Student Loan Debt

34% of Berklee College of Music undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,851 per year.

Berklee College of Music Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 955 students enrolled at Berklee College of Music, all undergraduate. Berklee College of Music is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,510 undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Berklee College of Music undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	428
Black or African American	458
Hispanic	961
White	2,771
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	345
Non-Resident	2,373

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	120
Massachusetts	116
New York	70
Florida	63
Texas	62

Additionally, approximately 31.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,603 undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music took at least one online class — of those, 1,484 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Berklee College of Music has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.