33%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,121 |
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| Declined | + 6,103 |
| Total Received | 9,224 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Mannes College The New School for Music | New York, NY |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music | New York, NY |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
| SAT | 3107 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1789 |
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Berklee, founded in 1945, is a private music college. Its urban campus is located in Boston's Back Bay area.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 6,416 |
| Established in | 1945 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
Urban campus in Boston (population: 673,184). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
| Application fee | $150 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
November 1 (priority deadline) January 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Not used |
33%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,121 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 6,103 |
| Total Received | 9,224 |
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
Damien Bracken
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 237-5533
F: 617 747-2047
admissions@berklee.edu
| Tuition | $41,530 |
| Room & board | $18,180 |
| Additional fees | $1,220 |
| Books & supplies | $474 |
| Total | $61,404 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $18,827 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $42,577 |
38%
$18,827
Need-based
| Federal | $3,528,351 |
| State | $169,762 |
| Institutional | $23,350,812 |
| Other external | $1,230,445 |
| Total | $28,279,370 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $29,049,386 |
| Other external | $1,474,317 |
| Total | $30,523,703 |
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93%
7%
81%
19%
35%
Transfer applicants accepted
52%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
|---|---|
| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
24
Minimum transfers must complete
60
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 73 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
Canada Italy Japan Mexico South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Andrea M. Tikofsky
Director of International Student Services
617 747-2458
atikofsky@berklee.edu
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