Tuition and Related Costs: 2024–2025
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
2024–2025 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(Opens in a new window).
Boston Campus
Tuition by Semester
Summer 2024
- Degree program: $22,070
- Diploma program: $18,630
- Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP): $5,000
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,840
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide(Opens in a new window) for limits to private instruction): $1,840
Fall 2024
- Degree program: $25,270
- Diploma program: $21,770
- Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP): $21,770
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,840
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide(Opens in a new window) for limits to private instruction): $1,840
Spring 2025
- Degree program: $25,270
- Diploma program: $21,770
- Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP): $21,770
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,840
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide(Opens in a new window) for limits to private instruction): $1,840
Comprehensive Fees
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Summer 2024
- Full-time students: $750
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $375
Fall 2024
- Full-time students: $750
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $375
Spring 2025
- Full-time students: $750
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $375
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage
Summer 2024
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2023 or spring 2024: $693
Fall 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Spring 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024: $1,489.00
Housing by Semester
Summer 2024
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $ 8,465
Fall 2024
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,965
Spring 2025
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,965
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment 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: $3,680
- IN-425, IN-426: $250 per credit
- Facilities-only fee per semester (unenrolled: see the Policy Handbook for Students(Opens in a new window) for eligibility guidelines): $355
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(Opens in a new window).
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2024
- Degree program: $25,270
- Diploma program: $21,770
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,840
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide(Opens in a new window) for limits to private instruction): $1,840
Spring 2025
- Degree program: $25,270
- Diploma program: $21,770
- Per-credit tuition fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits): $1,840
- Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide(Opens in a new window) for limits to private instruction): $1,840
Comprehensive Fees
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services
- Full-time students: $750
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $375
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 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Spring 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024: $1,489.00
Housing by Program
First Year Abroad (per semester)
- Single room: $6,190
- Double room: $4,150
Study Abroad (per semester)
- Single room: $6,190
- Double room: $4,150
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Study Abroad program fee (continuing/returning students only): $635
- 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): $1,645
Boston Conservatory at Berklee / Undergraduate
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee's undergraduate programs(Opens in a new window).
Tuition by Semester
Summer 2024
- 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): $2,070
- Per-credit applied lesson/applied concentrates: $2,420
Fall 2024
- Degree program (B.M./B.F.A.): $25,790
- Per-credit fee (charged for part-time study and for registered credits beyond 18 credits): $2,070
- Per-credit applied lesson/applied concentrates: $2,420
Spring 2025
Comprehensive Fees by Semester
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Summer 2024
- Full-time students: $840
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $420
Fall 2024
- Full-time students: $1,170
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $585
Spring 2025
- Full-time students: $1,170
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $585
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage
Summer 2024
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2023 or spring 2024: $693
Fall 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Spring 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024: $1,489.00
Residence Hall/Full Meal Plan
Fall 2024
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,965
Spring 2025
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,965
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment 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(Opens in a new window).
Boston Campus
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2024
- M.M. in global jazz: $19,265
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,660
- M.M. in music education: $2,070 (billed per credit)
Spring 2025
- M.M. in global jazz: $19,265
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,660
- M.M. in music education: $2,070 (billed per credit)
Summer 2025
- M.M. in global jazz: $19,265
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,660
- M.M. in music education: $2,070 (billed per credit)
Comprehensive Fees
Charged for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Fall 2024
- M.M. in music education (three or more credits): $1,170
- M.M. in music education (less than three credits): $585
- M.M. in global jazz (fall only): $1,525
Spring 2025
- M.M. in music education (three or more credits): $1,170
- M.M. in music education (less than three credits): $585
Summer 2025
- M.M. in music education (three or more credits): $1,170
- M.M. in music education (less than three credits): $585
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Summer 2024
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2023 or spring 2024: $693
Fall 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Spring 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024: $1,489.00
Summer 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024 or spring 2025: TBD*
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- GS-585 Special Topics fee: $1,200
Entering Student Fees
- Application fee (nonrefundable; waived for Berklee alumni): $150
- Tuition deposit (global jazz; nonrefundable; ): $2,500
- Tuition deposit (music education; nonrefundable;): $1,000
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 2024
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $19,265
Spring 2025
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $19,265
Summer 2025
- M.A. in creative media and technology: $19,265
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: $1,525
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Fall 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment 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 2024
- M.M. or M.A.: $15,730
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,515
Spring 2025
- M.M. or M.A.: $15,730
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,515
Summer 2025
- M.M. or M.A.: $15,730
- Per-credit tuition fee: $1,515
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.: $1,435
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Fall 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Spring 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024: $1,489.00
Required Software Bundle
- Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games: $850
- Music Production, Technology, and Innovation: $700
- 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): $1,912
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment fee (per semester): $250
- Extension student program fee fall 2023/spring 2024 per semester: $3,900
- Extension student program fee summer 2024: $1,900
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(Opens in a new window).
Tuition by Semester
Fall 2024
- M.M./M.F.A.: $25,790
- Graduate Performance Diploma (GSD): $15,620
- Professional Studies Certificate (PSC): $15,620
- Per-credit fee (excluding M.M. in music education, Graduate Certificate in music education and autism, and M.F.A. in musical theater summer term): $2,770
- Per-credit overload fee (for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: M.M., 10 credits; GPD, 7 credits; PSC, 8 credits; M.F.A., 13 credits): $2,770
- Per-credit for M.M. in music education, Graduate Certificate in music education and autism, and M.F.A. in musical theater summer term: $2,070
- Per-credit applied lesson/applied concentrates: $2,420
Spring 2025
- M.M./M.F.A.: $25,790
- Graduate Performance Diploma (GSD): $15,620
- Professional Studies Certificate (PSC): $15,620
- Per-credit fee (excluding M.M. in music education, Graduate Certificate in music education and autism, and M.F.A. in musical theater summer term): $2,770
- Per-credit overload fee (for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: M.M., 10 credits; GPD, 7 credits; PSC, 8 credits; M.F.A., 13 credits): $2,770
- Per-credit for M.M. in music education, Graduate Certificate in music education and autism, and M.F.A. in musical theater summer term: $2,070
- Per-credit applied lesson/applied concentrates: $2,420
Comprehensive Fees by Semester
Charged per semester of attendance to all students for the cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, and services.
Summer 2024
- Full-time students (five credits or more): $840
- Part-time students (four credits or fewer): $420
Fall 2024
- Full-time students: $1,170
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $585
Spring 2025
- Full-time students: $1,170
- Part-time students (six credits or fewer): $585
Health Insurance
Charged once per academic year—may be waived with proof of comparable insurance coverage.
Summer 2024
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2023 or spring 2024: $693
Fall 2024
- Covers students for the entire year: $2,552
Spring 2025
- Charged to students who did not attend fall 2024: $1,489.00
Residence Hall/Full Meal Plan
Fall 2024
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,965
Spring 2025
- Standard residence hall/full meal plan: $9,965
Miscellaneous Fees
- Returned check fee: $50
- Late payment 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
* (Amount/date) to be determined.
* Deposits are deducted from remaining charges.
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