Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music
Boston, MA · Northeast
- Acceptance rate
- 43.5%
- Cost after aid
- $49,465
- Graduation rate
- 67%
About Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is a small private university in Boston, MA, in a city setting.
What Berklee College of Music looks for
Berklee College of Music admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Berklee College of Music?
Berklee College of Music admits roughly 44% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Berklee College of Music actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $49,465 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Berklee College of Music a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Berklee College of Music as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
