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            Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is a medium, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors.
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Admissions
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                          54.2%
                        
                   
                  
                  
                    
                  
                        
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                          Application fee
                          $150
                        
                   
                  
                Key deadlines
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          Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Berklee College of Music is known for one of its top majors: Music. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.
      
      
        
      
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                  Computer Software and Media Applications
      
                  
                  
                    
                    
                  
                
                
              
                
                
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
                                    Undergraduate tuition
                                    $48,330
                                  
                                
                                    Additional expenses
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                    Room & board
                                    $19,010
                                  
                                  
                                    Books & supplies
                                    $1,000
                                  
                                  
                                    Other expenses
                                    $2,280
                                  
                                  
                                    
                                    Cost of attendance*
                                    $70,620
                                  
                                Out of state
                                    Undergraduate tuition
                                    $48,330
                                  
                                
                                    Additional expenses
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                    Room & board
                                    $19,010
                                  
                                  
                                    Books & supplies
                                    $1,000
                                  
                                  
                                    Other expenses
                                    $2,280
                                  
                                  
                                    
                                    Cost of attendance*
                                    $70,620
                                  
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Berklee College of Music has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,395, with gender binary students split 57% male and 43% female.
Total enrollment
8,448Enrollment by gender
      
      
        
      
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Athletics
                          NCAA Division level
                        
                          
                          
                            
                          
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  Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Berklee College of Music to help you figure out where you want to apply.
          Where is Berklee College of Music?
          
            
            
            
          
          Berklee College of Music is located in Boston, ma.
          What is the acceptance rate at Berklee College of Music? 
          
            
            
            
          
          The acceptance rate for Berklee College of Music is 54%.
          What’s the average GPA for Berklee College of Music?
          
            
            
            
          
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          How much does it cost for 4 years at Berklee College of Music?	 
          
            
            
            
          
          The estimated cost for 4 years at Berklee College of Music including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $282,480.
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