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Students attend Berklee in Boston, Massachusetts, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Berklee degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Berklee is known for its programs in music.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,037 students at Berklee (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Berklee offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Berklee College of Music is to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music as a career."
More complete details are provided below.
Berklee College Of Music
1140 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
General Phone: (617) 747-2222
Admissions Phone: (617) 747-2221
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 747-2274
http://www.berklee.edu
Berklee awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 662 | music, music theory and composition, various music studies, music management, music performance |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | music therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Berklee in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 572 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 112 | 5 |
In 2005, Berklee had a total enrollment of 4,037 students (3,815 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 73% |
| Women | 27% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 19% |
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| New York | 9% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Berklee offers campus housing for 800 of its 3,815 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,828 | 2,225 | 79% | 919 | 41% |
| Men | 2,062 | 1,604 | 78% | 673 | 42% |
| Women | 766 | 621 | 81% | 246 | 40% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 747-2221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,290 |
| Room and board | $ 11,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 834 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,578 |
Financial Aid:
Berklee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 747-2274
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $75,730 | 7 | $80,475 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $61,975 | 19 | $59,968 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $53,253 | 9 | $49,078 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 168 | $66,119 | 35 | $61,269 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Berklee Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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