First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | July 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: berklee.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Berklee College of Music course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | LMSC-250 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | LMSC-250 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | LENG-111 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | LENG-223 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | LSOC-211 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | LMSC-251 | 3 credits |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | LMSC-250 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | LMSC-250 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | LENG-111 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | LENG-223 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | LSOC-211 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | LMSC-251 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 5 | LMSC-261 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | LSOC-225 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | LSOC-225 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | LHIS-223 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | LHIS-223 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | LSOC-223 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | LSPN-161 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | LVIS-223 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | LHUM-223 | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | LSOC-335 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | LFRN-151 | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | LHUM-223 | 3 credits |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | LSOC-335 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | LHUM-223 | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LJPN-171 | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LHUM-200 | 3 credits |
| Physics 1=Algebra Based AND Physics 2=Algebra Based | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | LMSC-223 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | LHUM-223 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | LHIS-223 | 3 credits |
Source: berklee.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 365 |
| Music, Other | 254 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 205 |
| Music Performance | 193 |
| Music Management | 186 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 175 |
| Musical Theatre | 57 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 29 |
Show the other 3 majors
| Dance | 28 |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 6 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
89% of men in fraternities · 50% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2011–12)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.2 of 20
Elevation
19 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,390 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Boston Architectural College0 mi
- The New England Conservatory of Music0 mi
- Northeastern University0 mi
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- Simmons University1 mi
- Wentworth Institute of Technology1 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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