Berklee College of Music Ranking & Overview 2024

Name
Acronym	BCM
Founded	1945
Motto	Esse Quam Videri To be, rather than to seem
Colours	Red and gray
Mascot	Mingus the Jazz Cat
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official Berklee College of Music general video presentation.

Address	1140 Boylston Street Boston 02215 Massachusetts United States
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+1 (617) 266 1400
	+1 (617) 247 6878
Other locations	Valencia and Abu Dhabi

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Berklee College of Music's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Berklee College of Music's academic range and degree level offering.

Berklee College of Music: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Berklee College of Music's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Berklee College of Music.

Berklee College of Music: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)	45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)
International students	45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)	45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Berklee College of Music a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.

Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA is required
Secondary school rank is recommended
Secondary school record is required
Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
Recommendations are required
Formal demonstration of competencies is required
Admission test scores are required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Admission Office

1140 Boylston Street
Boston 02215
(617) 747 2222
800 237 5533

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Size and Profile

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

Berklee College of Music has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

Berklee College of Music is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

Berklee College of Music is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.

Religious Affiliation

Berklee College of Music does not have any religious affiliation.

Carnegie Classification

Introduction

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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification	Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size & Setting	Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile	High undergraduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Berklee College of Music's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 61,931 physical volumes, 75,033 physical media, 1,209,996 digital/electronic media and 188 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 47 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Berklee College of Music's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Berklee College of Music provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,417 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported

University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Berklee College of Music is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1973

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

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Academic Structure

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