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Berklee College of Music (Berklee School of Music)
- 1140 Boylston St
- Boston, MA 02215
- OPEID College Code: 00212600
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- General Phone: (617) 747-2222
- President: Roger H. Brown
- Website: www.berklee.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 4,090
- College Alias: Berklee School of Music
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $150.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,147 | 707 | 2,854 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 993 (46%) | 399 (56%) | 1,392 (49%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 526 (53%) | 223 (56%) | 749 (54%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 28% | 4% | 73% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,306 | $2,209 | $1,146 | $7,151 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 22 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 714 | 676 | 563 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,990 | $24,000 | $22,290 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,990 | $24,000 | $22,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $860 | $834 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,550 | $12,550 | $11,690 |
| Other Expenses | $7,416 | $7,063 | $7,578 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,030 | $12,590 |
| Other Expenses | $7,416 | $7,063 | $7,578 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,416 | $7,063 | $7,578 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,856 | $44,473 | $42,392 |
| Out of State | $47,856 | $44,473 | $42,392 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,856 | $44,953 | $43,292 |
| Out of State | $47,856 | $44,953 | $43,292 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $34,306 | $31,923 | $30,702 |
| Out of State | $34,306 | $31,923 | $30,702 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Technology | ||
| Recording Arts Technology | 9 | 84 |
| Education | ||
| Music Teacher Education | - | 23 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Music Therapy | - | 18 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music | 40 | 138 |
| Music Management and Merchandising | 1 | 119 |
| Music Performance | 14 | 83 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 24 | 191 |
| Music, Other | 9 | 24 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,090 Undergraduate: 4,090
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,948 Female: 1,142
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,948 Female: 1,142
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,739 Part-Time: 351
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,739 Part-Time: 351
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 912 | 22% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.4% |
| Black | 320 | 8% |
| Asian | 147 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 7% |
| White | 2,096 | 51% |
| Unknown | 298 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 49 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,061 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,380 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 912 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 509 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 125 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 24 | 0.6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 0.6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,006 | 691 | 315 |
| Faculty Status | 558 | 257 | 301 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 523 | 222 | 301 |
| Primarily Instruction | 523 | 222 | 301 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 144 | 144 | - |
| Other Professionals | 54 | 49 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 285 | 276 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 66 | 63 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | - | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,730 (222) | $73,749 (178) | $68,608 (44) |
| Professor | $81,233 (104) | $81,002 (90) | $82,717 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $68,074 (79) | $69,144 (61) | $64,449 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,489 (39) | $59,979 (27) | $58,385 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,730 (222) | $73,749 (178) | $68,608 (44) |
| Professor | $81,233 (104) | $81,002 (90) | $82,717 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $68,074 (79) | $69,144 (61) | $64,449 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,489 (39) | $59,979 (27) | $58,385 (12) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 77% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 48% |
| Asian | 45% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 31% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 9 |
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