ROTC at Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Berklee College of Music students join Army ROTC at Northeastern University.
Cross-town & partner options
Berklee College of Music students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Berklee College of Music in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $52,040 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,040 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Berklee College of Music. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Berklee College of Music has 7,468 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Berklee College of Music takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| All | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Berklee College of Music: FAQ
Does Berklee College of Music have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Berklee College of Music students join Army ROTC at Northeastern University.
Which ROTC branches can Berklee College of Music students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Northeastern University, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Berklee College of Music on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Berklee College of Music and train with the unit at Northeastern University.
School links and location
These links belong to Berklee College of Music. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
berklee.edu
- Admissions
berklee.edu
- Apply
apply.berklee.edu
- Financial aid
berklee.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Boston, MA 02215
IPEDS UNITID: 164748
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