Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Berklee College of Music's yield is 21 pts higher than George Washington's
Yield rate - 2
George Washington admits 47% vs. 55% at Berklee College of Music
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- George WashingtonVery selective
- Berklee College of MusicSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- George WashingtonRequired for some applicants
- Berklee College of MusicTest-blind
How they read a record
George Washington
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered.
Berklee College of Music
GPA is very important; and class rank are both considered.
What they look at
| Factor | George Washington | Berklee College of Music |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:George Washington University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Berklee College of Music (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Berklee College of Music Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why