


Overview
Juilliard School is a private institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 608 (fall 2022), and the setting is Urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $53,550.
The Juilliard School focuses exclusively on artistic education, offering pre-professional training in music, dance, and drama. Though the application process varies by academic department, students often need to audition for entrance into Juilliard. High school GPAs and class ranks aren’t required for admission. Once at Juilliard, all students will take courses in the liberal arts, in addition to courses specific to their major.
Freshmen are required to live in university residence halls in New York City. After the first year, housing isn’t guaranteed. There are a variety of student organizations to check out after class, including Rag Times, the student newspaper, and the Chess Club. Students also convene for annual events such as the Halloween Dance and Spring Block Party. Among the scores of notable Juilliard alumni are actors Robin Williams and Kevin Spacey and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Juilliard School is a private institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 608 (fall 2022), and the setting is Urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $53,550.
The Juilliard School focuses exclusively on artistic education, offering pre-professional training in music, dance, and drama. Though the application process varies by academic department, students often need to audition for entrance into Juilliard. High school GPAs and class ranks aren’t required for admission. Once at Juilliard, all students will take courses in the liberal arts, in addition to courses specific to their major.
Freshmen are required to live in university residence halls in New York City. After the first year, housing isn’t guaranteed. There are a variety of student organizations to check out after class, including Rag Times, the student newspaper, and the Chess Club. Students also convene for annual events such as the Halloween Dance and Spring Block Party. Among the scores of notable Juilliard alumni are actors Robin Williams and Kevin Spacey and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
Tuition & Fees
$53,550
Undergraduate Enrollment
608
Acceptance Rate
10%
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Cost
Tuition & Fees
$53,550
Room & Board
$21,340
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$46,000
$37,344
$37,344
Tuition & Fees
$53,550
Room & Board
$21,340
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$46,000
*Average cost after aid
Academics
85%
N/A
92%
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Students
608
Graduate Enrollment
400
Total Enrollment
1,008
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
476
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
36%
Minority Enrollment
36%
Minority Enrollment
35%
White
30%
International
12%
Asian
8%
Black
8%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
N/A
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
85%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
34%
Average Debt at Graduation
$31,032
N/A
N/A
Graduation Rate
85%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
34%
Average Debt at Graduation
$31,032
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