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Berklee College of Music
617-266-1400
Berklee College of Music stands front and center in Boston's music scene, hosting numerous concerts and events throughout the year, including the annual High School Jazz Festival. The college aims to prepare students for a solid career in music, and more than 73 alumni have won Grammy Awards. The school offers 12 majors ranging from jazz composition to music education to music therapy. Students from 70 countries follow a liberal arts curriculum to explore the role music plays in society.
- Hours: Varies by department; see website for events calendar
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 1945
- Number of students: 4,131
- Male-to-female ratio: 71 male to 29 female
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: Yes
- Accreditation/licenses: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Parking: On-street: metered
- Number of faculty: 524