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Campus
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Professors
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About
About Berklee...
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- SAT/ACT Optional
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- Boston
From Berklee College of Music
DESTINATION: BERKLEE
Place yourself in the midst of a diverse, talented, and ambitious community of musicians and watch your inspiration soar.
MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES
Whatever your passion, we have a major that aligns you with the experts who will help prepare you for a fulfilling career in music.
PLUG IN
Berklee has some of the best music career connections in the world, with alumni covering every facet of the performing arts across the world.
CRAFT YOUR BERKLEE EXPERIENCE
Explore your future in music at Berklee with programs in Boston, Massachusetts, Valencia, Spain, and Online.
Upcoming Events
July11
Transfer Student Q&A
Virtual
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Please join Admissions Counselor Michael Gamble for a conversation regarding transferring to Berklee College of Music's undergraduate programs.Topics include:- The community at Berklee- Why transfer students choose to study at Berklee- Applying to Berklee- Transfer Credits- Placement Testing, Credit-By-Exams- Majors - Overall timeline for attendance- Consideration for Scholarship & Financial Aid
Please join Admissions Counselor Michael Gamble for a conversation regarding transferring to Berklee College of Music's undergraduate programs.Topics include:- The community at Berklee- Why transfer students choose to study at Berklee- Applying to Berklee- Transfer Credits- Placement Testing, Credit-By-Exams- Majors - Overall timeline for attendance- Consideration for Scholarship & Financial Aid
July11
Prospective Student Q&A
Virtual
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Would you like to speak with an Admissions Counselor and a current Berklee College of Music student? Drop in any time during this hour to learn more about the student experience at the college and ask any questions you may have about the admissions process and programs at Berklee College of Music.
Would you like to speak with an Admissions Counselor and a current Berklee College of Music student? Drop in any time during this hour to learn more about the student experience at the college and ask any questions you may have about the admissions process and programs at Berklee College of Music.
Aug1
Transfer Student Q&A
Virtual
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Please join Admissions Counselor Michael Gamble for a conversation regarding transferring to Berklee College of Music's undergraduate programs.Topics include:- The community at Berklee- Why transfer students choose to study at Berklee- Applying to Berklee- Transfer Credits- Placement Testing, Credit-By-Exams- Majors - Overall timeline for attendance- Consideration for Scholarship & Financial Aid
Please join Admissions Counselor Michael Gamble for a conversation regarding transferring to Berklee College of Music's undergraduate programs.Topics include:- The community at Berklee- Why transfer students choose to study at Berklee- Applying to Berklee- Transfer Credits- Placement Testing, Credit-By-Exams- Majors - Overall timeline for attendance- Consideration for Scholarship & Financial Aid
Aug1
Prospective Student Q&A
Virtual
View Event Description
Would you like to speak with an Admissions Counselor and a current Berklee College of Music student? Drop in any time during this hour to learn more about the student experience at the college and ask any questions you may have about the admissions process and programs at Berklee College of Music.
Would you like to speak with an Admissions Counselor and a current Berklee College of Music student? Drop in any time during this hour to learn more about the student experience at the college and ask any questions you may have about the admissions process and programs at Berklee College of Music.
Berklee College of Music Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 15
Acceptance Rate
54%
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$150
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
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Will You Get Into Berklee Music?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Berklee College of Music
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Cost
Net Price
$46,873/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,300/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
67%
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Academics
Professors
gradeC+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.86 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.101 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.101 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Computer Software Engineering
388 Graduates
Music
246 Graduates
Music Performance
234 Graduates
Music Theory and Composition
209 Graduates
Engineering Technician
180 Graduates
Music Management
167 Graduates
Performing Arts
55 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapy
34 Graduates
Dance
20 Graduates
Music Teacher Education
13 Graduates
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Bachelor of Music in Independent Recording and Production
As an independent production and recording major, you will explore the art and craft of music production while curating your personal studio environment. The courses, including the college’s core music curriculum, are designed to nurture your artistry as a well-rounded studio professional prepared for today’s dynamic music industry.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
23%
On Campus
53%
Online
24%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,494Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,683
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
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Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
80 responses
Creative
31%
Diverse
21%
Dedicated
18%
Talented
9%
Someone to learn from
8%
Individual
5%
Creatively driven1
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
57%
Poll
80%
of students say they don't have Greek life.101 responses
Poll
89%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.112 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
77 responses
Full of opportunity, great people, connections,
29%
Big, intimidating and absolutly fantastic.
17%
An amazing resource that's up to you to use
16%
Amazing
10%
AMAZING
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Inspiring
5%
Free and open
4%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.57 responses
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Berklee College of Music Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 1,213 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Berklee's Accessibility Resources were so beneficial to me as a neurodiverse student who sometimes struggles to adjust to classes. They provided me with the needed resources and accommodations and sent letters to all my professors listing them. Professors are usually great at following them, and using the testing center was life-changing for me when taking exams. Also, research your professors! It can be hit or miss (I've been lucky with my choices), making or breaking a class seriously. I also wish people took the liberal arts classes more seriously, but what do you expect at a music school about networking and performing?
- Senior
- a day ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I had very high expectations for the school and was ready to get disappointed. However, this institution managed exceed everything I could've imagined. The first weeks where overwhelmingly joyous!
- Freshman
- 18 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
At Berklee, we receive excellent musical training to enhance our musicalities. We are provided with numerous opportunities to showcase ourselves. However, the improvement that I'd like to suggest is to not force students to fit into the a "box". While Berklee values jazz hugely, any students attend Berklee to gain knowledge in the modern music industry, including songwriting, audio engineering, etc. All of the mentioned categories are not very jazz related.
- Junior
- 23 hours ago
