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Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2025-26

MATest policy: Test-optional: SAT/ACT not considered for admission, even if submitted (C8A); C8F clarification blankCompare with other schools

Acceptance rate

55.1%

3,675 of 6,671

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

—

ACT middle 50%

—

Admissions
AppliedC16,671
AdmittedC13,675
EnrolledC11,466
YieldC139.9%
Early decisionC21Not offered
Early actionC22Offered, counts not reported
Waitlist
Offered a placeC2367
Accepted a placeC2367
Admitted from waitlistC2302
Odds if you stay on the listC282.3%
Test scores and GPA
Submitted SATC9—
Submitted ACTC9—
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9—
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9—
Average high school GPAC12—
GPA of 4.0C11—
GPA 3.75–3.99C11—
GPA 3.50–3.74C11—
GPA below 3.50C11—
Cost and financial aid
TuitionG1$54,020
Required feesG1$1,600
Food and housingG1$21,300
Need fully met (first-years)H27.7%
Average % of need metH241%
Average need-based packageH2$26,659
Average need-based grantH2$7,622
What admissions looks at
  • Rigor of secondary school recordConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Academic GPAVery important
  • Standardized test scoresNot considered
  • Application essayConsidered
  • Recommendation(s)Considered
  • InterviewVery important
  • Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
  • Talent/abilityVery important
  • Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
  • First generationConsidered
  • Alumni/ae relationConsidered
  • Geographical residenceConsidered
  • State residencyConsidered
  • Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
  • Volunteer workConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • Level of applicant's interestConsidered

From item C7.

Outcomes
UndergraduatesB17,274
First-year retentionB2286.2%
4-year graduation rateB—
6-year graduation rateB73.1%
Notes on this filing
  • C1: applied/admitted/enrolled totals taken from the 'Total' column of the first-time, first-year degree-seeking residency table (6671/3675/1466); they match the male+female sums.
  • C2: waitlist block has three printed counts (367 offered, 367 accepted, 302 admitted), mapped by position.
  • C8A/C8F: SAT/ACT/SAT-only/ACT-only all marked 'Not considered for admission, even if submitted'; C8F blank; C8 'use of test scores' answered No, consistent.
  • C9-C12: test score percentiles, SAT/ACT submission percentages, GPA bands, and average GPA are blank in the filing.
  • C21: early decision answered No; C22: early action offered (closing 11/1, notification 1/31), but early action applicant and admit counts are not printed.
  • B4-B11: the 4-year graduation rate is not printed for the Fall 2019 cohort (completers in four years = 659 of 1,187 would be a computed value, so left null); 6-year rate 73.13% is printed.
  • H2: line d is 'awarded any financial aid' (509), not need-based aid specifically; per instructions used as denominator for pct_need_fully_met (39/509 = 7.7%).
  • H2 line 'pct_with_need_awarded_aid' has no printed equivalent; left null.
  • C7: GPA and interview and talent/ability are marked in the 'Very Important' column per their x placement.
  • G1: first-year and undergraduate columns are identical; single private tuition used, state splits null.

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Berklee College of Music admissions FAQ
What is Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate?
Berklee College of Music admitted 3,675 of 6,671 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 55.1%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does Berklee College of Music have early decision?
No. Berklee College of Music does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
How many students get off Berklee College of Music's waitlist?
Berklee College of Music offered 367 students a waitlist spot and admitted 302 from it (82.3% of those who stayed on).
How much does Berklee College of Music cost?
Tuition is $54,020, plus $21,300 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $7,622.
What is Berklee College of Music's graduation rate?
73.1% of students graduate within six years.

Source: Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2025-26 . “—” means the college left the item blank.

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