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Berklee College of Music is an independent music college located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1945 and today the college enrolls more than 3,500 students. Berklee offers an accredited four-year baccalaureate’s degree or diploma degrees in several fields of study. The campus houses the Berklee Performance Center, which is a 1,200 seat auditorium.
Berklee also offers athletics for students who wish to participate in sports. The students can sign up for NCAA Division III athletics at Emerson College as Berklee has a membership in the Professional Arts Consortium. Many alumni of the college have gone on to become famous including Quincy Jones, producer; Bruce Hornsby, pianists; and John Petrucci, guitarists.
Students attend Berklee in Boston, MA, 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 media and music.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Berklee only let in 44% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,090 students at Berklee (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Berklee offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Berklee College Of Music
1140 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
General Phone: (617) 747-2222
http://www.berklee.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 680 | music, music theory and composition, music management, music performance, various music studies |
| Media | 119 | recording arts tech |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | music teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | music therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Berklee in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 732 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 116 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Berklee had a total enrollment of 4,090 students (4,277 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 71% |
| Women | 29% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 23% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Berklee offers campus housing for 748 of its 4,277 (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 | 3,159 | 1,402 | 44% | 701 | 50% |
| Men | 2,361 | 994 | 42% | 501 | 50% |
| Women | 798 | 408 | 51% | 200 | 49% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,503 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,503 |
| Room and board | $ 14,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 464 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,286 |
Financial Aid:
Berklee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 98 | $83,224 | 15 | $84,290 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 63 | $70,181 | 26 | $64,800 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $59,998 | 8 | $60,078 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 189 | $75,629 | 49 | $69,995 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
MEDIA
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
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 degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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