Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA · Private
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Berklee College of Music admitted 43.5% of applicants university-wide (3,069 of 7,050).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 43.5% | 3,069 | 7,050 |
| In-state | 40.0% | 200 | 500 |
| Out-of-state | 40.0% | 1,200 | 3,000 |
| International applicants | 40.0% | 400 | 1,000 |
| Men | 47.4% | 1,567 | 3,308 |
| Women | 40.1% | 1,500 | 3,740 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,069 admitted students, 1,395 enrolled (45.5% yield).
Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1050–1350
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $77,255/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,040 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,215 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $77,255/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $42,734 |
| $30k–48k | $37,987 |
| $48k–75k | $47,799 |
| $75k–110k | $46,801 |
| Over $110k | $54,676 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Full-Tuition Scholarships — Varies (Full Tuition)
- Merit-Based Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Varies (Presidential)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Full-Tuition Scholarships — Varies (Full Tuition)
- Merit-Based Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Varies (Presidential)
Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application Form
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Audition
- Interview (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application Form
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Audition
- Interview (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Berklee College of Music · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $33,647
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 89%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Berklee College of Music · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Forbes: #426
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (57%), Computer & information sciences (25%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 75% of class sections have under 20 students.
Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.