Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Berklee College of Music is 54%. Last year, 7,286 students applied to Berklee College of Music and 3,951 were admitted.

If you are applying to Berklee College of Music, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the application fee is $150.

Students who submit their applications to Berklee College of Music for fall semester should hear back from Berklee College of Music by March 31.

Berklee College of Music Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Berklee College of Music's admissions stats.

Berklee College of Music 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

Berklee College of Music Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Berklee College of Music.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 31
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 31

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Want to Apply Early to Berklee College of Music?

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Berklee College of Music does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Berklee College of Music will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 31.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Berklee College of Music Admissions

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Transferring to Berklee College of Music

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Berklee College of Music?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Berklee College of Music

Wondering what factors are considered by Berklee College of Music during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Interview	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Berklee College of Music for more information on admission factors.

Berklee College of Music Application Requirements

To apply to Berklee College of Music, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Berklee College of Music's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Interview	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	2 years of formal music study, audition
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Berklee College of Music does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Berklee College of Music

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Berklee College of Music.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 15. Applicants should hear back by March 31.

Transfer students can enroll in Berklee College of Music during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Berklee College of Music Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Berklee College of Music?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Berklee College of Music.

Does Berklee College of Music accept transfer credits?

✅ Berklee College of Music accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Berklee College of Music accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Berklee College of Music accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Berklee College of Music accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Berklee College of Music?

✅ Berklee College of Music is not test optional.

What is Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate?

✅ Berklee College of Music has an acceptance rate of 54%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Berklee College of Music?

❌ Berklee College of Music does not offer early decision.

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