- Acceptance rate: 44% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $48,608 a year (2022–23)
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Berklee College of Music reported an acceptance rate of 44% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Berklee College of Music reviews each application.
Berklee College of Music GPA requirements
Berklee College of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Berklee College of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Berklee College of Music acceptance rate
Berklee College of Music admitted 3,069 of 7,050 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 44%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Berklee College of Music is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Boston, Massachusetts, with 7,549 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Berklee College of Music looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Berklee College of Music didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Berklee College of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $48,608 a year at Berklee College of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Berklee College of Music with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Berklee College of Music admitted 44% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Berklee College of Music?
Check Berklee College of Music's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Berklee College of Music didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Berklee College of Music?
A lot: Berklee College of Music requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Berklee College of Music?
Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate was 44% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,069 of 7,050 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Berklee College of Music hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Berklee College of Music admitted 44% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Berklee College of Music?
Berklee College of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Berklee College of Music?
No, but it considers one. Berklee College of Music doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Berklee College of Music give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Berklee College of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Berklee College of Music after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $48,608 a year at Berklee College of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Berklee College of Music consider legacy status?
Yes. Berklee College of Music considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Berklee College of Music's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Berklee College of MusicU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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