Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Berklee College of Music is $50,270. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.01% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $52,288 which is a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,063 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.63% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 5.13% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
Berklee College of Music Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$48,330$21,290
2023-2024$50,270$22,063
Change % 2023-20244.01%3.63%
2024-2025$52,288$22,864
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Berklee College of Music - COA
Berklee College of Music - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Berklee College of Music - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $49,934 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.27% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $51,565 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 3.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Berklee College of Music Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$48,355$21,290
2023-2024$49,934$22,063
Change % 2023-20243.27%3.63%
2024-2025$51,565$22,864
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Berklee College of Music - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Berklee College of Music. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,779. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,766.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,710
2023-2024$1,779
2024-2025$1,851
Graduate2022-2023$1,710
2023-2024$1,766
2024-2025$1,824
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Berklee College of Music - Tuition per Credit Hour
Berklee College of Music - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Berklee College of Music and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Berklee College of Music and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Berklee College of Music$50,270
Boston University$65,168
Harvard University$59,076
Northeastern University$63,141
Boston College$67,680
Tufts University$67,844

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Berklee College of Music?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Berklee College of Music is $212,872.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$51,423$52,601$53,807$55,041$212,872
Class of 2029Fall 2025$52,601$53,807$55,041$56,303$217,753
Class of 2030Fall 2026$53,807$55,041$56,303$57,594$222,745
Class of 2031Fall 2027$55,041$56,303$57,594$58,914$227,852
Class of 2032Fall 2028$56,303$57,594$58,914$60,265$233,075

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $310,400.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Berklee College of Music.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$75,037$76,707$78,434$80,221$310,400
Class of 2029Fall 2025$76,707$78,434$80,221$82,073$317,437
Class of 2030Fall 2026$78,434$80,221$82,073$83,996$324,725
Class of 2031Fall 2027$80,221$82,073$83,996$85,994$332,284
Class of 2032Fall 2028$82,073$83,996$85,994$88,074$340,136

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 50% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $230,568.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Berklee College of Music.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$55,079$56,749$58,476$60,263$230,568
Class of 2029Fall 2025$56,749$58,476$60,263$62,115$237,605
Class of 2030Fall 2026$58,476$60,263$62,115$64,038$244,893
Class of 2031Fall 2027$60,263$62,115$64,038$66,036$252,452
Class of 2032Fall 2028$62,115$64,038$66,036$68,116$260,304

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Berklee College of Music.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Berklee College of Music 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$50,270$1,085 $22,063
Graduate$49,934 $1,085$22,063

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