The Juilliard School Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,020
- Admitted
- 181
- Yield
- 52.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The Juilliard School's acceptance rate has risen from 8.4% in 2014–15 to 9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,385 to 2,020 (-15%) over that period.
Its 9% rate makes The Juilliard School more selective than about 98% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 96%.
The Juilliard School has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 52.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,385 | 201 | 8.4% | 129 |
| 2015–16 | 2,551 | 164 | 6.4% | 109 |
| 2016–17 | 2,545 | 157 | 6.2% | 113 |
| 2017–18 | 2,753 | 163 | 5.9% | 110 |
| 2018–19 | 2,848 | 217 | 7.6% | 122 |
| 2019–20 | 2,704 | 186 | 6.9% | 116 |
| 2020–21 | 2,434 | 186 | 7.6% | 125 |
| 2021–22 | 2,342 | 174 | 7.4% | 110 |
| 2022–23 | 2,083 | 221 | 10.6% | 107 |
| 2023–24 | 2,020 | 181 | 9% | 95 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,208 | 95 | 7.9% |
| Men | 812 | 86 | 10.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How The Juilliard School compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The Juilliard School's acceptance rate?
The Juilliard School's acceptance rate is 9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (181 admitted of 2,020 applicants).
Is The Juilliard School test optional?
The Juilliard School is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to The Juilliard School?
The Juilliard School received 2,020 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 181.
Is The Juilliard School getting harder to get into?
The Juilliard School has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 8.4% in 2014–15 to 9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.juilliard.edu/.