Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 44%
Berklee College of Music is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. Berklee College of Music enrolls 9,705 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 9,705 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 44% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $50,270 |
| Out-of-State | $50,270 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Berklee College of Music, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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| Application type | Deadline |
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| Early Action | Nov 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Berklee College of Music.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $48,830 | $48,830 |
| Fees | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| Room and Board | $19,440 | $19,440 |
| Books | $1,085 | $1,085 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $70,795 | $70,795 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 409 | 65 | |
| Music Performance, General | 235 | 60 | |
| Music, Other | 269 | 7 | |
| Music Management | 192 | 89 | |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 192 | 77 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 242 | 25 | |
| Musical Theatre | 57 | 0 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | 18 | |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 31 | 0 | |
| Dance, General | 28 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 12 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 6 | ||
| Conducting | 4 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release