Cost of Attendance for First Year Abroad
The cost of attendance for a student is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment.
Cost of attendance for 2024/2025 includes charges billed directly to you by Berklee and indirect costs that go along with attending the college. Your total financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study) cannot exceed your total cost of attendance.
Required charges | |
| Tuition (per year) | $50,540 |
| Fees (per year) Comprehensive Fee First Year Abroad Program Fee | $1,500 $1,645 |
| Housing (per semester)* See housing options | Double room: $4,150 Single room: $6,190 |
| Software Package (per year) | $236.94 |
Indirect costs | |
| Meals (per year)* Depending if you buy food and cook at home or eat at local restaurants and cafes. | $1,400–$2,800 |
| Personal expenses (per year) | $1,410 |
| Transportation (per year) | $2,400 |
| Books (per year) | $474 |
| *Loan fees (per year) | $44 |
Total costs | |
| Total costs (per year) Including required, optional, and indirect charges. *Calculated using an average of housing and meal costs. | $63,470 |
Required Charges
Required charges include directly billed charges, which include tuition and fees.
Indirect Charges
Indirect costs are expenses related to going to college that will not appear on your bill.
Students and families must arrange and pay for all travel to and from Berklee. In addition, students should plan to arrive on campus with sufficient funds to cover the costs of books and incidental expenses. Review the chart for the details on estimated costs of transportation, Federal Stafford Loans, and other items.
For more detailed costs relating to the current academic year, please visit the First Year Abroad Tuition and Fees page.