The Juilliard School is a performing arts school, also popularly referred to as Juilliard. The school was founded in 1905 as the Institute of Musical Art by Dr. Frank Damrosch and is located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. At Juilliard, students are trained in drama, dance and music at undergraduate and graduate levels. The programs are offered through the following divisions-
The Juilliard School has an Office of Student Affairs that manages educational, social, and cultural programs, student organizations, and other services like Residence Life and International Advisement. Notable alumni of Juilliard School include Christopher Reeve, Kevin Spacey, Kevin Conroy, Van Cliburn, Enrique Batiz, Tito Puente, Audra McDonal, and Laura Linney.
The main campus of The Juilliard School is in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. The Juilliard School offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The Juilliard School students most commonly major in a field related to music and drama and performing arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 8% of people who applied to The Juilliard School were accepted.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Salaries for full-time faculty at The Juilliard School are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,034 enrolled students. The Juilliard School has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-6588
General Phone: (212) 799-5000
http://www.juilliard.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 221 | violin, guitar, and strings, piano, music performance, voice, jazz, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 40 | dance, acting, playwriting and screenwriting |
Number of programs and degrees for The Juilliard School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 124 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 109 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, The Juilliard School had a total enrollment of 1,034 students (1,002 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
The Juilliard School offers campus housing for 348 of its 1,002 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,138 | 162 | 8% | 122 | 75% |
| Men | 913 | 88 | 10% | 62 | 70% |
| Women | 1,225 | 74 | 6% | 60 | 81% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,640 |
| Room and board | $ 11,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 730 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,370 |
Financial Aid:
The Juilliard School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 274200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 70 | $75,032 | 43 | $65,750 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $75,032 | 43 | $65,750 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Juilliard School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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