Campus & Student Life at Berklee College of Music

Home to about 6,004 undergraduates in 2020, Berklee College of Music is a private college located in Boston, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Berklee College of Music offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Berklee College of Music can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Berklee College of Music Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Berklee College of Music Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Berklee College of Music. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Berklee College of Music Disability Services.

Berklee College of Music for the Military

While not a "service academy", Berklee College of Music does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Berklee College of Music Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Berklee College of Music for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Berklee College of Music

There were 6,004 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,224 (70.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,780 (29.6%).

Berklee College of Music is Ranked #45 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Berklee College of Music receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Berklee College of Music #45 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Berklee College of Music by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Berklee College of Music Diversity Guide.

Berklee College of Music Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Berklee College of Music, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Berklee College of Music Athletics