Berklee College of Music Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Berklee College of Music Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Berklee College of Music to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Berklee College of Music's admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate is 43.53% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,050 students applied and 3,069 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Berklee College of Music is not low.

To apply to Berklee College of Music, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Berklee College of Music.

Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate places 15th out of 64 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
Berklee College of Music's yield rate is 45.45%, which is significantly higher by 11.46 percentage points (approximately 33.7% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Berklee College of Music at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, the acceptance rate of Berklee College of Music is 43.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.45%. 3,308 men and 3,740 women applied to Berklee College of Music and 1,567 men and 1,500 women students were accepted.

Among them, 739 men and 656 women were enrolled in Berklee College of Music. You can explore the Berklee College of Music's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Berklee College of Music
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,050	3,308	3,740	0	2
Admitted	3,069	1,567	1,500	0	2
Enrolled	1,395	739	656	0	0
Acceptance Rate	43.53%	47.37%	40.11%	-	100.00%
Yield	45.45%	47.16%	43.73%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Berklee College of Music 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,395 first-year students enrolled in Berklee College of Music. The proportion of full-time students is 92.33% and part-time students is 7.67%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 52.97% and women students is 47.03%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Berklee College of Music.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Berklee College of Music
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,395	739	656
Full-time	1,288	678	610
Part-time	107	61	46

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

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 required .

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 .

Berklee College of Music Admission Requirements
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	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Berklee College of Music:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.berklee.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://apply.berklee.edu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: 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

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

Berklee College of Music is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 43.53%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Berklee College of Music require essays or personal statements?

Berklee College of Music recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Berklee College of Music admission?

Berklee College of Music recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Berklee College of Music does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Berklee College of Music requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Berklee College of Music requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Berklee College of Music?

The institutional SAT code for Berklee College of Music is 3107 and 4-digit ACT code is 1789.