The Juilliard School's published cost of attendance is $83,892. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $30,168, middle-income families pay around $40,705, and higher-income families pay approximately $51,160.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $83,892 |
| Tuition and Fees | $57,950 |
| Room and Board | $22,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,321 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $43,571 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $30,168 |
| $30–48k | $31,507 |
| $48–75k | $40,705 |
| $75–110k | $35,563 |
| $110k+ | $51,160 |
The Juilliard School's published cost of attendance is $83,892. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $30,168, middle-income families pay around $40,705, and higher-income families pay approximately $51,160. Azimuth ranks The Juilliard School #1380 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Juilliard's aid structure is need-based and merit-based, with the school committing to meet demonstrated financial need in full for admitted students under current financial aid policies. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,466; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's typical four-year earnings of $43,488, median federal debt of $25,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $288 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of the Juilliard School earn median 4-year earnings of $43,488, placing The Juilliard School in the 2.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The Juilliard School #1305 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's specialized focus on visual and performing arts training, where early-career earnings trajectories depend heavily on field-specific talent development, professional networks, and market positioning within creative industries. The earnings pattern centers on Visual & Performing Arts, which defines the institution's degree output and labor-market alignment. Music is the largest program with 89 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $32,842. The Dance program graduates 21 students with median 4-year earnings of $50,287. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft rounds out the core offerings with 10 graduates. These programs anchor The Juilliard School's mission of intensive conservatory training, where outcomes reflect both the competitive talent pool and the specialized career pathways available to graduates in performance, composition, conducting, and related creative fields.
