A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Berklee School of Music are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
33%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 31% more male students than female students enrolled at Berklee College of Music with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Berklee School of Music has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,693
|
| Women |
3,589
|
Berklee School of Music serves a high number of out-of-state students with 93% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
7%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
35%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
11% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 19% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164748 IPEDS survey data for Berklee College of Music.