Berklee College of Music VERIFIED · federal data

Boston, Massachusetts (Northeast) · 4,500 undergrads · ~26 avg class size · 12:1 student-faculty · $52,040/yr sticker

private Tier 3

World's largest contemporary music college. Audition-based admissions. Strong production, songwriting, performance.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

43.5%

most recent reported cycle

By application round

Early Action56.0%

Regular Decision52.0%

3.2–3.85

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1100–1350

middle 50% admitted SAT score

21–29

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Boston's thriving film/TV post-production hub (Avid, streaming studios nearby).
NYC music publishing and sync licensing firms actively recruit Berklee grads.
Nashville country music production roles, though less prestige than performance tracks.
LA entertainment industry connections modest compared to USC/UCLA, requires networking effort.
Gaming audio design: strong pipeline to Wwise certification, Boston game studios.

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