Berklee 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,800

Cost of attendance at Berklee College of Music in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,800

Cost of attendance at Berklee College of Music in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Berklee College of Music was $48,055. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Berklee

Berklee net price calculator

$48,055

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Berklee for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$48,055	$5,103 (12%)	$40,060	$37,626	$37,964	$46,041	$50,969
2021	$42,952	$792 (2%)	$42,820	$51,745	$56,985	$55,760	$59,365
2020	$43,744	$55	$45,231	$40,455	$45,959	$48,355	$54,276
2019	$43,799	$2,417 (6%)	$43,518	$41,505	$48,020	$50,474	$51,463
2018	$41,382	$86	$42,113	$39,798	$46,390	$47,290	$51,169
2017	$41,296	$1,042 (2%)	$38,079	$36,907	$44,844	$45,437	$48,633
2016	$42,338	$719 (2%)	$42,547	$42,856	$46,068	$47,788	$52,905
2015	$41,619	$211	$46,416	$49,701	$35,436		$50,249
2014	$41,408	--	$41,445	$39,189	$41,248	$42,690	$47,014

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Berklee College of Music's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$63,970	$1,140 (2%)	$46,800	$16,696	$474
2021	$62,830	No change	$45,660	$16,696	$474
2020	$62,830	$2,196 (4%)	$45,660	$16,696	$474
2019	$60,634	$1,390 (2%)	$44,140	$16,020	$474
2018	$59,244	$1,490 (3%)	$42,750	$16,020	$474
2017	$57,754	$1,650 (3%)	$41,398	$15,882	$474
2016	$56,104	$3,913 (7%)	$40,082	$15,548	$474
2015	$60,017	$1,495 (3%)	$38,910	$20,633	$474
2014	$58,522	$1,391 (2%)	$37,586	$20,462	$474
2013	$57,131	--	$36,490	$20,167	$474

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Berklee? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $18,828 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Berklee is $2,092 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Berklee estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $474.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Berklee estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,170

If living off-campus, with family: $2,170

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,170
How much is Berklee application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $150 and $150 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Berklee offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Berklee College of Music cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,655	$1,369
For out-of-state students	$1,655	$1,369

Housing and Meal

**Berklee requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Berklee College of Music for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$18,828	19	1,417
2021	N/A	N/A	$18,640	0	1,406
2020	N/A	N/A	$18,640	0	1,406
2019	N/A	N/A	$18,360	0	1,409
2018	N/A	N/A	$18,180	0	1,449
2017	N/A	N/A	$18,000	0	1,478
2016	N/A	N/A	$17,546	0	1,275

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Berklee College of Music during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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