Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music is the world's largest independent music college. Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, this Boston music college trains students to excel in a music career. Berklee College alumni include producers Quincy Jones and J.R. Rotem; musicians John Mayer, Bruce Hornsby, Rivers Cuomo, and Melissa Etheridge; and animator Trey Parker.

The academic program at Berklee College of Music is founded on jazz and popular music rooted in the African cultural diaspora. Berklee College of Music offers a dozen majors leading to a bachelor's degree, including Jazz Composition, Music Therapy, Film Scoring, Performance, and Songwriting. Two-year certificates are also available upon request.

Students at Berklee College of Music can participate in more than 50 organizations on campus, including club sports, cultural and religious groups, and community service. The campus dining hall hosts nightly student performances and parties. Students also have access to discounted or free memberships at local fitness facilities.

Quick Facts:

• Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled at Berklee College of Music, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 8:1.
  


• Berklee College of Music has the largest percentage of foreign students in the nation, with 26 percent of students representing more than 70 countries.
  


• Part-time coursework is only available during the summer semester.
  


• Student housing is available for 800 students, but the majority of students live off-campus.