Tuition and Related Costs: 2022–2023
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
2022–2023 Schedule
Below is a comprehensive list of tuition and fees for:
Undergraduate Programs
Berklee College of Music
Undergraduate Programs
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Graduate Programs
Berklee College of Music
Graduate Programs
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Berklee College of Music / Undergraduate
Learn more about Berklee College of Music's undergraduate programs.
Boston Campus
Tuition by Semester
Summer 2022
- Degree program: $20,505
- Diploma program: $17,310
- Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP): $4,645
- 12-week provisional program: $17,310
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,710
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide for limits to private instruction): $1,660
Fall 2022
- Degree program: $23,475
- Diploma program: $20,225
- Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP): $20,225
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,710
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide for limits to private instruction): $1,660
Spring 2023
- Degree program: $23,475
- Diploma program: strong>$20,225
- Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP): $20,225
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,710
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide for limits to private instruction): $1,660
Comprehensive Fees
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Summer 2022
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage
Summer 2022
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2021 or spring 2022: $704
Fall 2022
- Covers students for entire year: $2,572
Spring 2023
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2022: $1,511
Housing by Semester
Housing prepayment (nonrefundable) *: $500
Summer 2022
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $8,080
Fall 2022
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,505
Spring 2023
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,505
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Late check-in fee (per semester): $250
- Internship fees (learn more about course offerings.)
- IN-299, IN-399 only: $100
- GS-595: $250
- XX-495 e.g., FS-495: $3,420
- IN-425, IN-426: $250 per credit
- Facilities-only fee per semester (unenrolled: see page 50 of the Policy Handbook for Students for eligibility guidelines): $340
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable): $150
- Tuition deposit (may be refundable if the Office of Admissions is notified of nonattendance plans for the summer by April 1, for the fall by May 1, or for the spring by October 15; the tuition deposit is credited toward tuition charges in the first semester of attendance.)*: $1,000
- Mandatory core software bundle (charged in first semester of attendance; a 6.25 percent Massachusetts sales tax is applied.): $236.94 (tax included)
Valencia Campus
Learn more about Berklee's First Year Abroad and Study Abroad programs on the Valencia campus site.
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2022
- Degree program: $23,475
- Diploma program: $20,225
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,710
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide for limits to private instruction): $1,660
Spring 2023
- Degree program: $23,475
- Diploma program: $20,225
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,710
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide for limits to private instruction): $1,660
Comprehensive Fees
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year for First Year Abroad and Study Abroad students—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Fall 2022
- Covers students for entire year: $2,572
Spring 2023
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2022: $1,511
Housing by Program
First Year Abroad (per semester)
- Single room: $5,665
- Double room: $3,800
Study Abroad (per semester)
- Single room: $5,665
- Double room: $3,800
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Late check-in fee (per semester): $250
- Study Abroad program fee (continuing/returning students only): $590
- Study Abroad deposit* (continuing/returning students only): $500
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable): $150
- Tuition deposit (may be refundable if the Office of Admissions is notified of nonattendance plans for the summer by April 1, for the fall by May 1, or for the spring by October 15; the tuition deposit is credited toward tuition charges in the first semester of attendance.)*: $1,000
- Mandatory core software bundle (charged in first semester of attendance; a 6.25 percent Massachusetts sales tax is applied.): $236.94 (tax included)
- First Year Abroad program fee (only applicable to students attending First Year Abroad): $1,530
Boston Conservatory at Berklee / Undergraduate
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee's undergraduate programs.
Tuition by Semester
Summer 2022
- Degree program (B.M./B.F.A.): Charged per credit*
- Per-credit fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond 18 credits): $1,925
- Per-credit applied lesson/applied concentrates: $2,250
Fall 2022
- Degree program (B.M./B.F.A.): $23,960
- Per-credit fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond 18 credits): $1,925
- Per-credit applied lesson/applied concentrates: $2,250
Spring 2023
Comprehensive Fees by Semester
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Summer 2022
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage
Summer 2022
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2021 or spring 2022: $704
Fall 2022
- Covers students for entire year: $2,572
Spring 2023
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2022: $1,511
Residence Hall/Full Meal Plan
Housing prepayment (nonrefundable) *: $500
Fall 2022
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,505
Spring 2023
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,505
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Late check-in fee (per semester): $250
- Instrument breakage deposit: $210
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable): $150
- Tuition deposit (may be refundable if the Office of Admissions is notified of nonattendance plans for the summer by April 1, for the fall by May 1, or for the spring by October 15; the tuition deposit is credited toward tuition charges in the first semester of attendance.)*: $1,000
Berklee College of Music / Graduate
Learn more about Berklee College of Music's graduate programs.
Boston Campus
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2022
- M.M. in global jazz: $17,900
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,545
- M.M. in music education: $1,945 (billed per credit)
Spring 2023
- M.M. in global jazz: $17,900
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,545
- M.M. in music education: $1,945 (billed per credit)
Summer 2023
- M.M. in global jazz: $17,900
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,545
- M.M. in music education: $1,945 (billed per credit)
Comprehensive Fees
Charged for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Fall 2022
- M.M. in music education (three or more credits): $1,090
- M.M. in music education (less than three credits): $545
- M.M. in global jazz (fall only): $1,420
Spring 2023
- M.M. in music education (three or more credits): $1,090
- M.M. in music education (less than three credits): $545
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Summer 2022
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2021 or spring 2022: $704
Fall 2022
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,572
Spring 2023
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2022: $1,511
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Late check-in fee (per semester): $250
- GS-585 Special Topics fee: $1,200
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable; waived for Berklee alumni): $150
- Tuition deposit (nonrefundable): $2,500
New York City Campus
More information about Berklee's graduate programs in New York City can be found on the Berklee NYC site.
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2022
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $17,900
Spring 2023
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $17,900
Summer 2023
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $17,900
Comprehensive Fees
Charged in entering fall semester to all students for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $1,420
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Fall 2022
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,572
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Late check-in fee (per semester): $250
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable; waived for Berklee alumni): $150
- Tuition deposit (nonrefundable): $2,500
Valencia Campus
More information about Berklee's graduate programs in Spain can be found on the Valencia campus site.
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2022
- M.M. or M.A.: $14,975
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,445
Spring 2023
- M.M. or M.A.: $14,975
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,445
Summer 2023
- M.M. or M.A.: $14,975
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,445
Comprehensive Fees
Charged in entering the fall semester to all students for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
- M.M. or M.A.: $1,365
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Fall 2022
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,572
Spring 2023
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2022: $1,511
Required Software Bundle
- Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games: $1,050
- Music Production, Technology, and Innovation: $600
- Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration): $700
- Global Entertainment and Music Business: $150
Miscellaneous Fees
- Professional recording services fee (Master of Music in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games only): $1,200
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Late check-in fee (per semester): $250
- Extension student program fee fall 2022/spring 2023 per semester: $3,590
- Extension student program fee summer 2023: $1,795
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable; waived for Berklee alumni): $150
- Tuition deposit (nonrefundable)*: $2,500
Boston Conservatory at Berklee / Graduate
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee's graduate programs.
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services. Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage. Housing prepayment (nonrefundable) *: $500 * (Amount/date) to be determined.Tuition by Semester
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Comprehensive Fees by Semester
Summer 2022
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Health Insurance
Summer 2022
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Residence Hall/Full Meal Plan
Fall 2022
Spring 2022
Miscellaneous Fees
Entering Student Fees
* Prepayments are deducted from remaining charges.
* Not charged if online only.Further Policy Information