Boston, MA
Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 50%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,763 | 3,479 | 1,311 | 51% |
| 2020 | 7,860 | 4,056 | 1,248 | 52% |
| 2021 | 7,266 | 4,009 | 1,707 | 55% |
| 2022 | 7,286 | 3,951 | 1,627 | 54% |
| 2023 | 7,167 | 3,577 | 1,502 | 50% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,687 of 3,656 women and 1,890 of 3,510 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Berklee College of Music has an acceptance rate of 50% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,577 of 7,167 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,167 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,502 enrolled.
No. Berklee College of Music is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 50%.