The Juilliard School (Juilliard)

Private nonprofit four-year university in New York, NY that costs an average of $41,799 a year after financial aid, admits 9.2% of applicants and graduates 91% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$41,799
Acceptance rate
9.2%
Graduation rate
91%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,638

Private nonprofitLarge city468 undergraduates

Cost of Juilliard

Total cost of attendance (per year)$86,582
Tuition and fees, in-state$58,846
Housing and food (on campus)$23,530
Books and supplies$760
Average net price after aid$41,799

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$33,575
$30,001–48,000$22,287
$48,001–75,000$36,333
$75,001–110,000$34,826
$110,001+$55,020

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Juilliard's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate9.2%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate91%
First-year retention98%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$33,459
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,638
Rank in New York (earnings)117th of 140 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants14%
Students with federal loans20%

Majors and programs at Juilliard

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Dance41$33,914$22,498
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft16——
Music178—$19,500

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Music———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Music———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music265$32,251$41,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft16——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music16——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8——
Music40——

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About Juilliard

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationNew York, NY
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates468
Student-to-faculty ratio4 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitejuilliard.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Juilliard's acceptance rate?

The Juilliard School admits 9.2% of applicants, making it highly selective.

How much does Juilliard cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $86,582 a year (tuition and fees: $58,846). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $41,799 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $33,575.

How much do Juilliard graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,638 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 117th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is dance ($33,914 a year after graduation).

What is Juilliard's graduation rate?

91% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 98% of first-year students return for a second year.