Berklee College of Music Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
43%
Female Students
41%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Berklee College of Music has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 41% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.8%(3,477)
Hispanic
16.8%(1,045)
African American
8.9%(554)
Asian
7.8%(488)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(14)
Two or More Races
6.9%(432)
Unknown
3.2%(200)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment9,708
International Students41%

Cultural Engagement

Berklee College of Music offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Berklee College of Music has a gender distribution of 43% female students and 57% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
57.3%(5,013)
Women
42.7%(3,740)

Gender Statistics

Men5,013

52% of total enrollment

Women3,740

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Berklee College of Music serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(82)
18-19
29.6%(2,253)
20-21
34.2%(2,599)
22-24
18.1%(1,377)
25+
17.0%(1,297)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.6%(22)
22-24
35.0%(294)
25+
62.4%(524)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Berklee College of Music attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 41% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 9% in-state residents, 50% out-of-state students, and 41% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
8.7%(122)
Out-of-State
50.0%(698)
International
41.3%(576)

Regional Representation

In-State122

9% of student body

Out-of-State698

50% of student body

International576

41% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

43%

Female Students

Global Reach

41%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age