Berklee College of Music Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
6,439

Full + Part time Students
1:10

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio

Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online. Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the world’s most inspired artists, Berklee’s commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni—hundreds of whom have been recognized with Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Emmy awards.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	6,439
Transfer Students	440
Programs	14 Programs
Courses	897 Courses
Transfer Agreements	1 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,667 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$45,468
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,468
Books and Supplies	$474

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

There are two main forms used to help Berklee award need-based financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile. Students applying for regular action who have submitted their forms and fully completed any required documents will receive their need-based aid award along with their admissions decision.
Tuition and Fees:

Berklee College of Music Tuition by Semester: $19,860 Degree Program; $19,588 Diploma Program. Boston Conservatory Tuition by Semester: $23,206 BM/BFA. Fees, residence hall, and meal plans vary by program.

Information for Transfer In Students

View Agreements:

https://www.berklee.edu/academics/start-your-path-berklee-close-home#list

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

An college official transcript from all prior institutions is required.

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Berklee Online will consider undergraduate-level coursework for transfer, so long as the course is compatible with our curriculum and completed with a grade of C or better at a regionally accredited institution.
Credits (Min/Max):

Students may transfer up to 24 credits of liberal arts courses, only 15 of those can be completed after you have started your studies at Berklee. Of those 15, 9 credits can be applied to Liberal Arts requirements and 6 to General Electives.