The Juilliard School Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
The Juilliard School is a highly selective private research university in New York, New York, enrolling about 468 students. Admission is highly selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 9.15% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,827 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $57,950
- 2024 Average Net Price: $43,571 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 9.15% Highly Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 468 99.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.56%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 694
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,020
- Room & Board: $22,410 annual estimate
The Juilliard School: what the data shows
Common questions about The Juilliard School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10023-6588).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Juilliard School public or private?
The Juilliard School is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The Juilliard School cost?
Published tuition: $57,950.
Average net price after aid: $43,571.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,168 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,507 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $40,705 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,563 |
| $110,001+ | $51,160 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $231,800.
How hard is it to get into The Juilliard School?
Admission rate: 9.15%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The Juilliard School?
Total enrollment: 468 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 694 students.
Graduate enrollment: 431 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Juilliard School?
150%-time completion rate: 92.56%.
First-year retention: 97.9%.
What do graduates of The Juilliard School earn?
Median earnings: $22,129 six years after entry; $37,827 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,500.
13.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Juilliard School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Stringed Instruments (117 completions)
- Keyboard Instruments (47 completions)
- Voice and Opera (24 completions)
- Woodwind Instruments (24 completions)
- Dance, General (20 completions)
- Acting (18 completions)
- Music Theory and Composition (18 completions)
- 05.0091 (17 completions)
- Brass Instruments (16 completions)
- Music, Other (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Juilliard School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 9.15%; completion rate 92.56%; median earnings $37,827 at 10 years; net price $43,571. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$57,950
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Juilliard School was $57,950.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$43,571
2024 Value
In 2024 The Juilliard School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,571.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$174,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$43,571 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$231,800 4-Year Tuition
$22,410 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$81,060 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$324,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Juilliard School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The Juilliard School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The Juilliard School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $36,720 | $36,720 | $28,537 |
| 2014 | $38,190 | $38,190 | $28,268 |
| 2015 | $39,720 | $39,720 | $28,564 |
| 2016 | $41,310 | $41,310 | $27,715 |
| 2017 | $43,170 | $43,170 | $35,019 |
| 2018 | $45,110 | $45,110 | $29,511 |
| 2019 | $47,370 | $47,370 | $33,535 |
| 2020 | $49,260 | $49,260 | $37,537 |
| 2021 | $51,230 | $51,230 | $37,344 |
| 2022 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $41,024 |
| 2023 | $56,550 | $56,550 | $37,903 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9.15% Acceptance Rate
2,020 Total Applicants
181 Students Admitted
95 First-Time Students Enrolled
52.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The Juilliard School reported total enrollment of about 468 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (31.6%), White (29.1%), and Asian (13.9%). About 13.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Juilliard School in 2024 is 468 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 694 students. Graduate enrollment is about 431 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
97.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 31.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
85.12% 100% Completion Time
92.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 85.12% of students graduating from The Juilliard School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Stringed Instruments: 45% male / 55% female
- Keyboard Instruments: 51% male / 49% female
- Voice and Opera: 46% male / 54% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The Juilliard School.
Return on Investment
$25,500 Median Student Debt
$37,827 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
67.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
117.04% Return on Investment
6.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Juilliard School.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Stringed Instruments: 117 completions
2. Keyboard Instruments: 47 completions
3. Voice and Opera: 24 completions
4. Woodwind Instruments: 24 completions
5. Dance, General: 20 completions
6. Acting: 18 completions
7. Music Theory and Composition: 18 completions
8. 05.0091: 17 completions
9. Brass Instruments: 16 completions
Most popular programs at The Juilliard School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Juilliard School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Juilliard School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $15,261
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $40,451
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Juilliard School is a private non-profit institution located in New York, NY, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Stringed Instruments, Keyboard Instruments, Voice and Opera. Enrollment is approximately 468 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (31.6%), White (29.1%), Asian (13.9%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 9.15%. The 150%-time completion rate is 92.56%. Approximately 13.89% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
New York, NY 10023-6588
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.56% graduation rate, The Juilliard School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Juilliard School located?
The Juilliard School is located in New York, NY.
What is The Juilliard School's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Juilliard School is 9.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,020 applicants and 181 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The Juilliard School cost?
Reported tuition is $57,950 and average net price is $43,571 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,410 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 694 students, Non-Resident Alien (31.6%), White (29.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of The Juilliard School earn?
Median earnings are $22,129 six years after entry and $37,827 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Juilliard School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 92.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Juilliard School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,500.
Is The Juilliard School public or private?
The Juilliard School is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is The Juilliard School an HBCU?
No. The Juilliard School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Juilliard School a tribal college?
No. The Juilliard School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Juilliard School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Juilliard School does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.0%).
Is The Juilliard School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Juilliard School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New York, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.