Berklee College of Music
Private college · Boston, MA · 7,468 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
44%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$47,587
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$75,678
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Berklee College of Music?
Berklee College of Music accepts about 44 of every 100 applicants (44%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Berklee College of Music is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Berklee College of Music's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Berklee College of Music cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $75,678 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $47,587 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $54,000 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$54,000
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,000
- Room & board$20,680
- Total cost of attendance$75,678
- Average net price after grants$47,587
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Computer Science, Engineering Technology.
Berklee College of Music FAQ
- What is Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate?
- 44% — selective.
- Is Berklee College of Music test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Berklee College of Music is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Berklee College of Music's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Berklee College of Music cost?
- About $75,678 a year before aid; $47,587 on average after grants.
- What is Berklee College of Music's FAFSA school code?
- 002126. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Berklee College of Music receives your information.
- What is Berklee College of Music's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Berklee College of Music
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA | 45% | 1280–1430 | $38,969 | 88% |
| The New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MA | 41% | — | $50,840 | 74% |
| Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA | 41% | 1390–1520 | $30,606 | 81% |
| Clark UniversityWorcester, MA | 40% | 1288–1460 | $29,446 | 77% |
| Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA | 36% | 1380–1530 | $30,861 | 82% |
| Emerson CollegeBoston, MA | 51% | 1270–1420 | $49,215 | 80% |