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Private 4 Year

Berklee College of Music

Boston, Massachusetts

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Enrollment

8,282
Berklee College of Music overview
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Online berklee.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Berklee College of Music overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Berklee College of Music occupies a series of interconnected buildings integrated into the urban landscape of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. Founded in 1945, Berklee was the first U.S. college to teach jazz music and has evolved into a comprehensive institution for contemporary music education, professional music, and performing arts. The college maintains selective admission standards, requiring both academic credentials and auditions for most programs, with particular emphasis on music performance, music production, songwriting, and music business programs. Student housing is primarily provided through converted brownstones and modern residence halls in the Back Bay and Fenway areas, with first-year students required to live on campus. Berklee's urban campus includes professional recording studios, performance venues, and the 1,215-seat Berklee Performance Center, which serves as both a teaching facility and a major Boston concert venue.

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Applications Accepted

54.2% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $150

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,950
Costs for Berklee College of Music
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,380
Room and Board $19,010
Budget for Other Expenses$2,280
Total One Year Cost$70,620

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Berklee College of Music students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 81%
Communications Technology 16%
Health Professions 2%
Education 2%

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Last updated February 24, 2024