The Juilliard School

New York, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$43,571

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

92.6%

Admission rate

9%

Undergrad size

468

In-state tuition

$57,950

Out-of-state tuition

$57,950

Cost of attendance

$83,892

Median earnings (10y)

$37,827

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
97.9%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

1 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (100% of credentials).

  • Humanities & arts100%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

8 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Music.Master's269$18,174
Music.Bachelor's168$25,000
Dance.Bachelor's42$27,194$27,000
Music.Graduate certificate38
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's17$49,235
Music.Doctoral16
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's15
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Graduate certificate7

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School is a small institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 468 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at The Juilliard School — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $43,571 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $57,950 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,892 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 92.6%, a strong completion outcome. 97.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,827 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

The Juilliard School confers degrees and certificates across 1 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (100% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

The Juilliard School accepts 9% of applicants, making it highly selective.

Location & campus

Set in New York, New York (city), The Juilliard School draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about The Juilliard School

Q.How much does The Juilliard School cost?

The average net price at The Juilliard School is $43,571 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,892.

Q.What is the graduation rate at The Juilliard School?

The Juilliard School has a 6-year graduation rate of 92.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into The Juilliard School?

The Juilliard School admits 9% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.

Q.How much do The Juilliard School graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median The Juilliard School graduate earns $37,827 per year.

Q.What is tuition at The Juilliard School?

Published tuition is $57,950 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is The Juilliard School located?

The Juilliard School is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10023).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The Juilliard School at their official website.