# The Juilliard School

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/the-juilliard-school

The Juilliard School is a private nonprofit college in New York, NY with 468 undergraduates. It admits 9.2% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $41,799 per year ($33,575 for families earning under $30,000). 91% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $43,638 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 9.2% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,020 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 181 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $86,582 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $41,799 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $33,575 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $22,287 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $36,333 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $34,826 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $55,020 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 468 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 91% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,638 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | — (FY2024) |

## What The Juilliard School considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Not considered
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is The Juilliard School's acceptance rate?**

The Juilliard School admits 9.2% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

**Is The Juilliard School test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to The Juilliard School?**

In Fall 2023, 2,020 students applied to The Juilliard School and 181 were admitted; 95 enrolled.

**Does The Juilliard School consider legacy status?**

No. The Juilliard School reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does The Juilliard School require an essay?**

The Juilliard School reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does The Juilliard School cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $86,582 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,799.

**What is The Juilliard School's graduation rate?**

91% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 192110. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology