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Berklee College of Music Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
B-
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Average Housing Costs
$18,000/ year
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
A
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
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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%
53%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.55 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%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    0%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    2%

Safety

Safety
A
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%
  • If you don't partake, you're left out.
    0%
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%
  • We have campus police?
    0%

Sports & Activities

Men's Varsity Sports
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Women's Varsity Sports
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Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 74 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    0%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    0%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    15%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    85%
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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 56 responses
  • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
    4%
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    21%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    20%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    23%
  • Parties? What parties?
    32%
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What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 14 responses
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  • Halloween
    57%
  • There really isn't one
    43%
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