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Berklee College of Music
Boston,
MA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate54%
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About Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is the leading educational institution of contemporary music, located in one of the world’s great artistic cities. We give talented musicians creative outlets and commercial skills. Since 1945, generations of artists have broken the mold at Berklee.
We know that musical careers demand a blend of nurturing, networking, and technology. We equip students with cutting-edge knowledge to pursue timeless dreams. We connect them with advantageous internships and professional connections. Long after graduation, Berklee is a hub for a generous, distinguished network of alumni who inspire, mentor, and elevate.
Berklee College of Music is a private, nonprofit college located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate music studies in 15 majors, covering a wide range of industry areas from performance and composition to entrepreneurship and production. The college enrolls approximately 8,282 students annually, with 7,526 of them being undergraduates.
Berklee College of Music Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Berklee College of Music. Berklee College of Music admitted 54% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,951 out of 7,286 total applicants were accepted.
| Berklee College of Music Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 54% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| No Standardized Tests | You do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores |
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Berklee College of Music is located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts,.
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College Info
Berklee College of Music Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jan 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Berklee College of Music is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Berklee College of Music is Jan 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Berklee College of Music SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Berklee College of Music Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$69,710
In State$69,710
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$48,830
$48,830
Fees
$1,440
$1,440
Housing
$19,440
$19,440
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Berklee College of Music is like? There are approximately 8,282 students enrolled at Berklee College of Music, including 7,526 undergraduate students and 756 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 88% percent are from MA and 12% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time88%
In State12%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,282
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
54%
Fall First Year
Application
Jan 15
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