Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Berklee College of Music is 54.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 41.18%. 3,549 men and 3,736 women applied to Berklee College of Music and 2,072 men and 1,878 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 887 men and 740 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Berklee College of Music.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,286 | 3,549 | 3,736 | 1 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,951 | 2,072 | 1,878 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,627 | 887 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.23% | 58.38% | 50.27% | 100.00% | - |
| Yield | 41.18% | 42.81% | 39.40% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,627 first-year students enrolled in Berklee College of Music. The proportion of full-time students is 91.52% and part-time students is 8.48%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.52% and women students is 45.48%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Berklee College of Music.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,627 | 887 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,489 | 787 | 702 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 138 | 100 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Berklee College of Music. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Berklee College of Music.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $150 for undergraduate schools and $150 for graduate schools of Berklee College of Music. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Berklee College of Music.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $150 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $150 |
| Admission Information | www.berklee.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.berklee.edu/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |