The Juilliard SchoolThe Juilliard School
New York, NY · Northeast
The Juilliard School has an acceptance rate of 9.2%. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.
- Acceptance rate
- 9.2%
- Cost after aid
- $43,571
- Graduation rate
- 93%
Application deadlines
Official 2026-2027 cycle deadlines for The Juilliard School.
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
Early Decision IActing prescreened applicants, BFA and MFA in Acting, AD in Opera Studies, AD in Playwriting | Nov 2, 2026 |
Regular DecisionBFA and MFA in Acting (non-prescreened), BFA in Dance, all Music degrees except AD Opera Studies | Dec 1, 2026 |
Essays
- The Juilliard School supplemental essays: the 2025-26 prompts and word limits.
- Grade your draft free with Kolly's college essay grader, scored against accepted essays.
About The Juilliard School
The Juilliard School is a very small private university in New York, NY, in a city setting.
What The Juilliard School looks for
The Juilliard School accepts roughly 9%, which means a strong application is necessary but not sufficient. Most admitted students are at or above the mid-50 in test scores and have at least one extracurricular thread that AOs read as substantive. The supplements matter. The "why us" essay is where many otherwise-strong applications fall apart, because it reads as a Mad Libs of the school's website rather than a real plan.
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School admits roughly 9% of applicants. That makes it a reach for nearly everyone, regardless of stats.
What does The Juilliard School actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $43,571 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is The Juilliard School a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat The Juilliard School as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
