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Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

Official telephone: (617) 266-1400
Fax number: (617) 747-2047
Website: https://www.berklee.edu/
Berklee College of Music
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 617 237-5533 5533
800 237-5533 5533 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $150
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,167
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,577
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 20
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 88%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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