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Your chances of getting into Berklee College of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

54.2%
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 54.2%.  Its admission rate is the 23rd 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, 3,951 out of the 7,286 who applied were admitted.

41% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Berklee School of Music?

54% 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.

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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 

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SAT Scores for Berklee College of Music
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SAT Scores for Berklee College of Music
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Berklee School of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Berklee College of Music
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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ACT Scores for Berklee College of Music
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Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 3,736 3,549 7,286
Accepted 1,878 2,072 3,951
Acceptance Rate 50% 58% 54%
Enrolled 740 887 1,627
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 39% 43% 41%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

21

Applicants have 21 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are 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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Berklee College of Music
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164748 IPEDS survey data for Berklee College of Music.

Last updated February 24, 2024