Berklee College of Music - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Berklee College of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

49.9%

Admission Difficulty for Berklee College of Music
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Berklee School of Music is 49.9%. Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Berklee School of Music and can you get accepted?

Berklee School of Music is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,577 out of the 7,167 who applied were admitted.

42% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Berklee School of Music?

50% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Berklee College of Music you should:

Berklee School of Music GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Berklee College of Music has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Berklee School of Music SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Berklee College of Music. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Berklee College of Music
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Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Berklee College of Music
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
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Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Berklee School of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Berklee College of Music
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Berklee College of Music
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Berklee College of Music admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,656	3,510	7,167
Accepted	1,687	1,890	3,577
Acceptance Rate	46%	54%	50%
Enrolled	691	811	1,502
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	41%	43%	42%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Berklee College of Music is $150.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Berklee College of Music and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Berklee College of Music Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission