Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
49.91%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Berklee College of Music Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 49.91%. This means approximately 499 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 7,510 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
49.91%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $50,270 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,270 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $69,874 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $50,404 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 15.36% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 32.60% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Berklee College of Music Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$50,270
Room and board
$19,440
Books and supplies
$1,085
Other expenses
$2,623
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$69,874
Average net price
$50,404
Average aid coverage
28%
$19,470 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Berklee College of Music pays approximately $50,404 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Berklee College of Music?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Berklee College of Music net price
$50,404
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Berklee College of Music Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $50,270 and average net price at $50,404. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$50,270
Current net price
$50,404
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
66.35%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$33,647
Undergraduates
7,510
10-Year Median Earnings - Berklee College of Music vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Berklee College of Music graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Berklee College of Music?
Undergraduates
7,510
Completion rate
66.35%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
15.36%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
32.60%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 15.36% of Berklee College of Music students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 32.60% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Berklee College of Music
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Berklee College of Music's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Berklee College of Music lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Berklee College of Music is listed at 1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Berklee College of Music with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of Music | 49.91% | $50,270 | $50,404 | $33,647 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate?
Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 49.91%.
How much is Berklee College of Music tuition?
Berklee College of Music's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $50,270.
What is Berklee College of Music's average net price?
Berklee College of Music's average net price in the local dataset is $50,404.
What does Berklee College of Music cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $38,537 for Berklee College of Music students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Berklee College of Music's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $33,647 for Berklee College of Music.
Is Berklee College of Music accredited?
Berklee College of Music's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Berklee College of Music?
The local dataset lists 7,510 undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music.
What percentage of Berklee College of Music students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Berklee College of Music in the local dataset is 15.36%.
What is the federal loan rate at Berklee College of Music?
The federal loan rate for Berklee College of Music in the local dataset is 32.60%.
Where should I verify Berklee College of Music data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Berklee College of Music or the latest official federal education data.