10 Interesting Facts about Berklee College
- Berklee College of Music is a private music college located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
- Berklee was founded in 1945 and has become one of the most renowned music colleges in the world.
- The college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music performance, songwriting, music business, music production and engineering, film scoring, and more.
- Berklee has a highly diverse student body, with over 4,500 students from more than 100 countries.
- The college has a world-class faculty, with many of its professors being highly respected musicians and industry professionals.
- Berklee has a strong emphasis on contemporary music styles, such as jazz, rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music.
- The college has a strong reputation for its performance programs, with many famous alumni including Quincy Jones, John Mayer, Esperanza Spalding, and Diana Krall.
- Berklee has a unique international presence, with campuses in Valencia, Spain and Abu Dhabi, UAE, as well as partnerships with other institutions around the world.
- The college has a wide range of performance venues, including the 1,215-seat Berklee Performance Center and the 318-seat David Friend Recital Hall.
- Berklee has a strong commitment to music education and outreach, with programs such as the Berklee City Music Network, which provides music education opportunities for underserved youth in urban areas.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
52%
| SAT Range | — |
| ACT Range | — |
| Application Fee | $150 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Accepts Common App | No |
Tuition & Fee
| DIRECT, BILLED EXPENSES (MANDATORY) | DEGREE | DIPLOMA |
| Tuition | $46,950 | $40,450 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Software bundle | $236.94 | $236.94 |
| DIRECT, BILLED EXPENSES (OPTIONAL) | DEGREE | DIPLOMA |
| On-campus room and board | $19,010 | $19,010 |
| ProSonos AudioBox iTwo audio interface | $134.94 | $134.94 |
| Berklee Student Health Insurance Plan | $2,699 | $2,699 |
| INDIRECT EXPENSES | DEGREE | DIPLOMA |
| Off-campus room and board | $18,565 | $18,565 |
| Personal expenses | $1,265 | $1,265 |
| Transportation | $1,015 | $1,015 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Federal Stafford Loan fees | $56 | $56 |
| TOTAL COSTS | DEGREE | DIPLOMA |
| Total on-campus costs | $73,746.88 | $67,246.88 |
| Total off-campus costs | $73,301.88 | $66,801.88 |
All programs
Composition
Contemporary Writing and Production
Electronic Production and Design
Film and Media Scoring
Person composing music for video games
Game and Interactive Media Scoring
Person working with independent recording equipment
Independent Recording and Production
Jazz Composition
Music business students working backstage
Music Business/ Management
Music Education
Music Production and Engineering
Music Therapy
Performance
Drummer performing on stage with other musicians
Professional Music
Songwriting
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,494 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,683
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