Berklee College of Music

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4 Year
Boston, MA
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Overview

Total enrollment

8,369

Location Boston, Massachusetts
Website berklee.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

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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Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

43.5%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 45.5%
Application Fee $150

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,040

Costs for Berklee College of Music
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$52,040
Books and Supplies		$1,085
Other Fees		$1,500
Room and Board		$19,930
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,623
Total One Year Cost		$77,178

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Student 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 majors at Berklee College of Music are Visual and Performing Arts, Communications Technology, and Health Professions. 81% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 16% in Communications Technology, and 2% in Health Professions.