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Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA·Private·~44% acceptance

Berklee College of Music is a private college in Boston, MA. It admits about 44% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $49,465 per year. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $33,647 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$49,465/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $72,700
Aid cuts ~$23,235/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

Verified source · Aug 2026

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$26,462
median earnings, 6yr
$33,647
median earnings, 10yr
How Berklee College of Music reads an application

What Berklee College of Music values

Very important
Grades (GPA)InterviewTalent / ability
Also considered
Course rigorClass rankApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualities

From Berklee College of Music’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Berklee College of Music requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorDemonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Berklee College of Music requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate?
Berklee College of Music admits about 44% of applicants.
How much does Berklee College of Music cost?
At Berklee College of Music, the average net price after aid is about $49,465 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $72,700 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What are Berklee College of Music's application deadlines?
Berklee College of Music's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Berklee College of Music value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Berklee College of Music rates Grades (GPA), Interview, and Talent / ability as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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