Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music is a large private non-profit master's university (large program) located in Boston, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,468. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Massachusetts postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 44% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 44% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $47,799 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 67%, 22 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $33,647. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $25,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.