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Berklee College of Music
  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
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Berklee
Berklee College of Music
#465 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
  • 1,132 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
    65%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    29%
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    48%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 67 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 107 responses
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    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 167 responses
    • The Caf (just remodeled, it's MUCH better now)
      12%
    • Supreme's Pizza
      11%
    • Boloco, B Good (Mass ave) and Thai place (Boyls.)
      10%
    • Cafe 24: Fancy healthy salads and sandwiches
      10%
    • Teriyaki House
      9%
    • Boston Burger
      8%
    • Cafe 939: Sushi and noodle bowls
      8%
    53%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 80 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 57 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      49%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      47%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    86%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 72 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 48 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      54%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      42%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      39%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      52%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      2%
    • Not very visible.
      6%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 100 responses
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      12%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      88%
    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 99 responses
    • Live shows put on by other students
      22%
    • Jazz Festivals and Shows by other students
      21%
    • BPC concerts
      19%
    • Caf shows
      18%
    • Residence Life Events
      10%
    • Car show
      2%
    • Post-Secret Cabaret
      2%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 76 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      22%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      21%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      29%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 30 responses
    • Halloween
      33%
    • There really isn't one
      30%
    • Grickies
      13%
    • Graduation
      7%
    • N/A
      7%
    • Orientation Week
      3%
    • The Gala
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    79%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 89 responses
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