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Berklee College of Music
#516 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boston, MA
  • 892 reviews
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    Berklee College of Music Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    56%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    29%
    Average Housing Cost
    —
    Poll
    46%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.54 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.89 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    —
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 141 responses
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    • The Caf (just remodeled, it's MUCH better now)
      14%
    • Supreme's Pizza
      13%
    • Cafe 24: Fancy healthy salads and sandwiches
      11%
    • Boloco, B Good (Mass ave) and Thai place (Boyls.)
      11%
    • Teriyaki House
      11%
    • Boston Burger
      10%
    • Cafe 939: Sushi and noodle bowls
      9%
    48%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.63 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 47 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      47%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.62 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 39 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      56%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      41%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 48 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      38%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      54%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      2%
    • Not very visible.
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 82 responses
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      15%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      85%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    —
    Women's Varsity Sports
    —

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper
    Music
    Choral Groups, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 94 responses
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    • Live shows put on by other students
      23%
    • Jazz Festivals and Shows by other students
      22%
    • BPC concerts
      20%
    • Caf shows
      19%
    • Residence Life Events
      11%
    • Car show
      2%
    • Student Government Events
      2%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 64 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      19%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      20%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      33%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 22 responses
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    • Halloween
      45%
    • There really isn't one
      41%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • N/A
      5%
    • We don't party
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    81%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.74 responses
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