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Acceptance Rate History
Berklee College of Music
MA · Current rate: 50%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49.91% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 54.23% | 7,286 | 3,951 |
| 2021 | 55.17% | 7,266 | 4,009 |
| 2020 | 51.6% | 7,860 | 4,056 |
| 2019 | 51.44% | 6,763 | 3,479 |
| 2018 | 47.64% | 6,820 | 3,249 |
| 2017 | 52.52% | 6,222 | 3,268 |
| 2016 | 33.84% | 9,224 | 3,121 |
| 2015 | 28.81% | 8,071 | 2,325 |
| 2014 | 40.38% | 6,248 | 2,523 |
| 2013 | 36.17% | 6,412 | 2,319 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate has increased from 36.2% in 2013 to 49.9% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2017.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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