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Berklee College of Music Computer Science Programs

Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Berklee College of Music?

Get in touch with Berklee College of Music are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
Phone:	6177472222
Website:	www.berklee.edu/
Admissions:	www.berklee.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.berklee.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Berklee College of Music?

You can apply to Berklee College of Music online at: https://apply.berklee.edu/

Berklee College of Music is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Berklee College of Music

Here’s what Berklee College of Music requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music maintains an acceptance rate of 44%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 46% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Berklee College of Music vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,308	1,567	47%
Women	3,740	1,500	40%

Can I Afford Berklee College of Music?

The average net price after aid at Berklee College of Music is $50,404. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,540
In-State Fees	$1,500
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,540
Out-of-State Fees	$1,500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$52,040
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$52,040

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Berklee College of Music receive some form of financial aid (1,396 students).

Approximately 66% of students at Berklee College of Music receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,949 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,922.

Student Loan Debt

34% of Berklee College of Music undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,851 per year.

Berklee College of Music Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 955 students enrolled at Berklee College of Music. Berklee College of Music is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,510 undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Berklee College of Music undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	428
Black or African American	458
Hispanic	961
White	2,771
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	345
Non-Resident	2,373

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	120
Massachusetts	116
New York	70
Florida	63
Texas	62

Additionally, approximately 31.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Berklee College of Music Graduate Student Diversity

840 of Berklee College of Music’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Berklee College of Music, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Berklee College of Music graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	46
Black or African American	64
Hispanic	76
White	299
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	319

Online Learning at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,603 undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music took at least one online class — of those, 1,484 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 19 students took at least one online class and 306 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Berklee College of Music

The following computer science majors are available at Berklee College of Music, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Software and Media Applications	409	65	—	485

Academic Programs at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Berklee College of Music has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.