B+
Very Good
Score: 75/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

The Juilliard School

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New York, New York 10023
The Juilliard School campus, New York, NY
The Juilliard School campus, New York, NY. Photo: Yair Haklai, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
94/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
A
89/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
A
80/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,028
Total Enrollment
90%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
4.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The Juilliard School, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,827
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,129
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,500
Median debt at graduation
92.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
13.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 67% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The Juilliard School

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Dance$14,220$50,287+26%#10 of 58#12$27,000
Music—$32,842-23%#251 of 268#251$24,485

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The The Juilliard School Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,457,669
  • Avg rent near campus: $5,049/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10019 (3.1% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where The Juilliard School Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Keyboard Instruments
of 5 schools
#5
Stringed Instruments
of 8 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $53,300 $53,300
Total Cost (On-Campus) $83,890 $83,890

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
13%
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,028
Total Students
48%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 7%
Black 7%
Asian 13%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 32%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School has an acceptance rate of 9%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend The Juilliard School?
Tuition at The Juilliard School is $53,300 for in-state students and $53,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The Juilliard School?
The graduation rate at The Juilliard School is 90%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is The Juilliard School a good school?
The Juilliard School has a Repit College Score of 75/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School has a total enrollment of 1,028 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology