Berklee College of Music: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2769 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #781 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #717 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #8 of 24 | In Boston |
| #884 of 1,023 | For Music |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 7,608
- Graduates
- 840
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.berklee.edu
Berklee College of Music Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Berklee College of Music has an acceptance rate of 50% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 54% | 46% |
| Applicants | 7,167 | 3,510 | 3,656 |
| Admissions | 3,577 | 1,890 | 1,687 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,396 | 753 | 643 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 106 | 58 | 48 |
1,917 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,888 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3255 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2591 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 1041 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 516 (6%) |
| Asian | 485 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 380 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 160 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Berklee College of Music is $48,608 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $38,537 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $39,205 |
| $48-75K | $46,723 |
| $75-110K | $50,150 |
| $110K+ | $56,371 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,830 | $48,277 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,830 | $48,277 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,830 | $48,277 |
| Fee in-district | $1,440 | $1,657 |
| Fee in-state | $1,440 | $1,657 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,440 | $1,657 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,519 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,440 |
Berklee College of Music majors
Berklee College of Music has granted 1,442 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 505 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Berklee College of Music.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 391 | 189 |
| Music Performance, General | 176 | 106 |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 190 | 72 |
| Music Management | 150 | 89 |
| Music, Other | 231 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 145 | 24 |
| Musical Theatre | 54 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 42 | |
| Dance, General | 36 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | 10 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 15 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 13 | |
| Conducting | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,442 | 505 |
Berklee College of Music has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 61% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Berklee College of Music has published 323 scientific papers with 2,966 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Art & Design, Sociology, Political Science, Physics, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 | 15 |
| 2006 | 6 | 22 |
| 2007 | 4 | 21 |
| 2008 | 3 | 16 |
| 2009 | 8 | 32 |
| 2010 | 5 | 36 |
| 2011 | 7 | 46 |
| 2012 | 8 | 49 |
| 2013 | 9 | 76 |
| 2014 | 4 | 72 |
| 2015 | 9 | 94 |
| 2016 | 19 | 96 |
| 2017 | 16 | 102 |
| 2018 | 25 | 159 |
| 2019 | 14 | 246 |
| 2020 | 35 | 243 |
| 2021 | 20 | 271 |
| 2022 | 23 | 370 |
| 2023 | 30 | 455 |
| 2024 | 8 | 474 |
Berklee College of Music alumni
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Quincy Jones
- Occupations
- composersingersongwriterjazz trumpetermusic arranger
- Biography
-
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was an American record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader. Over the course of his seven-decade career, he received many accolades including 28 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for seven Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.
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DJ Khaled
- Occupations
- music executivehype manrecord producermedia personalitydisc jockey
- Biography
-
Khaled Mohammed Khaled, known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ and record producer. Originally a Miami-based radio personality, Khaled has since become known for enlisting high-profile music industry artists to perform on singles and albums, for which he often serves as producer and hype man. Known as the "Anthem King", his distinctions are his booming voice presence, "motivational" abstractions, maximalist production style and numerous catchphrases.
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Steven Tyler
- Occupations
- mandolinistpianistactorbanjoistcomposer
- Biography
-
Steven Victor Tallarico, known professionally as Steven Tyler, is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the keyboards, harmonica and percussion. He has been called the "Demon of Screamin'" due to his high screams and his powerful wide vocal range. He is also known for his on-stage acrobatics. During his performances, Tyler usually dresses in colorful, sometimes androgynous outfits and makeup with his trademark scarves hanging from his microphone stand.
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Charlie Puth
- Enrolled in the Berklee College of Music
- Studied in 2013
- Occupations
- musiciansongwriterYouTubersinger
- Biography
-
Charles Otto Puth Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His initial exposure came through the viral success of his song covers uploaded to YouTube. Puth signed with the record label eleveneleven in 2011 after performing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, during which he contributed songwriting and production work for other artists.
General info
| Alternative names | BCM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Motto | Esse quam videri |
| Colors | red, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,499 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1140 Boylston St Boston, Massachusetts, 02215 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6177472222 |