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What are your chances at Berklee College of Music?

Boston, MA · Private · 7,468 students

44%admitted
43.5% acceptance rate

A realistic target for a solid profile.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 44 are admitted.

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What Berklee College of Music actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$49,465
per year, after grants · sticker $72,700
Median earnings
$33,647
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
67.3%
finish within six years
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation · about $265/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$42,734
$30,000 – $48,000$37,987
$48,000 – $75,000$47,799
$75,000 – $110,000$46,801
Over $110,000$54,676

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Berklee College of Music’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music accepts about 43.5% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.