The Juilliard School is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York with 468 undergraduates. It admits 9.2% of applicants, costs an average of $41,799 a year after grants and graduates 91% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
The Juilliard School acceptance rate and admissions
The Juilliard School admitted 9.2% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 11. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The Juilliard School tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $58,846 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $23,530 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $86,582 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $41,799 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $41,799 a year after grants and scholarships, $44,783 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run The Juilliard School's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
The Juilliard School graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 91% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $43,638 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Earnings compared
The Juilliard School majors and what graduates earn
The Juilliard School awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from dance ($50,287).
All 3 majors at The Juilliard School
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at The Juilliard School
3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 3 graduate programs
Students and location
- 468 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 46% women, 55% men
- 4 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School admitted 9.2% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does The Juilliard School cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $58,846. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $41,799 a year in 2024-25.
Is The Juilliard School test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, The Juilliard School reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at The Juilliard School?
91% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do The Juilliard School graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,638 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.