Your chances of getting into The Juilliard School
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Juilliard is 10.6%. Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in New York and the 38th lowest the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Juilliard and can you get accepted?
Juilliard is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 221 out of the 2,083 who applied were admitted.
48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into Juilliard?
11% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to The Juilliard School you should:
Juilliard GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
The Juilliard School has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Juilliard SAT Scores
Testing Requirements
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by The Juilliard School. The school has a test blind policy.
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
Average SAT Score | N/A |
Juilliard ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
Average ACT Score | N/A |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
Women | Men | Total | |
---|---|---|---|
Applied | 1,239 | 844 | 2,083 |
Accepted | 106 | 115 | 221 |
Acceptance Rate | 9% | 14% | 11% |
Enrolled | 56 | 51 | 107 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 53% | 44% | 48% |
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 1, 2024.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to The Juilliard School is $110.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The Juilliard School and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) |
High School GPA | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
High School Class Rank | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Recommendations | Required to be considered for admission |
Demonstration of Competencies | Required to be considered for admission |
Credits Accepted
AP Credit | No |
Dual Credit | No |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to The Juilliard School often consider these colleges
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California Institute of the Arts
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The New England Conservatory of Music
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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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New England College
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The Boston Conservatory
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Cleveland Institute of Music
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New York University
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The New School
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Harvard University
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American Conservatory Theater
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Musicians Institute
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Fashion Institute of Technology
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Ithaca College
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Berkeley College Woodland Park
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Berkeley College New York
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University of Georgia
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Stanford University
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192110 IPEDS survey data for The Juilliard School.
Last updated February 24, 2024