The Juilliard School: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes
New York, New York · Private nonprofit · Most selective · CDS 2024-2025
Admission figures come from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set published by The Juilliard School.
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The Juilliard School is a private nonprofit university in New York, New York that admits about 9% of applicants, making it a most selective school. The average family pays about $43,571 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Music, Dance and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 6.4 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.
The Juilliard School is a private institution located in New York, New York and one of the most selective schools in the country. For the most recent reporting cycle, The Juilliard School admits fewer than 1 in 10 applicants, with an overall admission rate of 9%. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $43,571 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.
What GPA does my child need for The Juilliard School?
Successful applicants to The Juilliard School typically present unweighted GPAs at or near 4.0 with the most rigorous course load their school offers, including multiple AP, IB, or dual-enrollment courses.
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Why there are no admission factors for The Juilliard School
The Juilliard School does not publish a Common Data Set. That is the survey most colleges use to report how they weight grades, essays and test scores, and it is where the admission detail on these pages comes from. We checked the school's own site rather than assuming, so this is a gap in what The Juilliard School publishes, not a gap in what we have collected.
Schools that report no Common Data Set are usually open-admission or near-open-admission, which means grades and test scores carry far less weight than they would elsewhere. The cost and outcome figures on this page come from federal reporting and are unaffected.
SAT and ACT scores The Juilliard School typically admits
Many applicants to schools in this tier submit test scores, though the policy varies by year, so check the latest test-optional status before deciding.
How much does The Juilliard School actually cost?
Published tuition is $57,950 for in-state students and $57,950 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $22,410 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $43,571 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 14% of students receive Pell Grants.
| Average net price (after aid) | $43,571 |
| Financial aid forms | FAFSA and CSS ProfileCollege Board 2026-27 list |
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Most popular majors at The Juilliard School
The most popular undergraduate programs at The Juilliard School, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Music, Dance and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. Across all programs, The Juilliard School confers roughly 120 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Music program report a median income of about $26,868 five years after entering college. What these figures mean
| Major | Graduates / year | Median earnings (5 yrs out) |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 89 | $26,868 |
| Dance | 21 | n/a |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | n/a |
Is The Juilliard School safe? Campus crime & safety
In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), The Juilliard School disclosed 3 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 6.4 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 0 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts
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What GPA do I need for The Juilliard School?
Successful applicants to The Juilliard School typically present unweighted GPAs at or near 4.0 with the most rigorous course load their school offers, including multiple AP, IB, or dual-enrollment courses.
What SAT or ACT score does The Juilliard School typically admit?
The Juilliard School does not publish standardized test ranges in the most recent reporting cycle. Scores are optional here, and a strong one can still help when the rest of the application is borderline.
How much does The Juilliard School actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at The Juilliard School after grants and scholarships is $43,571 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $57,950. Budget against the net figure.
Is The Juilliard School realistic for my child?
The Juilliard School admits 9% of applicants, so the transcript and course rigour carry the decision, with no published score band to place against. Then check the $43,571 average net price against what your family can carry.
What is the acceptance rate at The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School accepts about 9% of applicants. That makes it a most selective school.
Is The Juilliard School a public or private school, and where is it located?
The Juilliard School is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, New York.
What are the most popular majors at The Juilliard School?
The largest undergraduate majors at The Juilliard School by annual graduates are Music, Dance and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. The school awards about 120 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.
Is The Juilliard School safe? What is its campus crime rate?
The Juilliard School reported 3 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 6.4 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.
Sources: the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by The Juilliard School, the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers