The Juilliard School
New York, NY•PrivateCitySmall (460 students)
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Program Characteristics
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Under 12 Students
90% audition, 10% academics
Key Info
Apply viaJuilliard Application Portal
Application Deadlines
November 1 (prescreened) / December 1 (non-prescreened)
Audition Dates
NYC (Campus - Lincoln Center) - January/February 2026
Chicago - January/February 2026
San Francisco - January/February 2026
Note: Register via Juilliard portal after application submission
Good to Know
⚠️ PRESCREEN: Only required if outside US/Canada. Live Zoom prescreen (NOT recorded video) is required for international applicants; optional for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Canada. Continental US residents do NOT prescreen—apply by December 1 and register directly for in-person audition.
ACADEMICS: No specific courses, GPAs, or test scores required in most cases. However, homeschooled applicants and applicants whose native language is not English have additional requirements—check Juilliard website for details.
Application Fee
AUDITION FEE: $110 application fee (fee waivers available for financial need)
Audition Requirements
Monologues
•Four memorized monologues, each approximately 2 minutes
•Two HEIGHTENED TEXT monologues:
-At least one must be Shakespeare
-At least one must be in verse
-Can include other writers with poetic/elevated language
•Two CONTEMPORARY monologues:
-May be from a published play or screenplay
-You may write your own, but also prepare something from a published play
•Initial audition: present 1 heightened + 1 contemporary
•Be prepared to discuss the entire plays your pieces come from
•Characters of any gender identification are acceptable
•May trim monologues to fit 2-minute limit, but maintain the integrity of the text
Songs
•16 bars a cappella singing (any song, any genre/language)
•This is REQUIRED as part of the audition
•Not evaluating trained singing—assessing vocal range/instrument
•Can be any style: musical theatre, pop, folk, classical, etc.
Additional Materials
•Artistic resume (1-2 pages): training, performance experience, special skills
•Photo (used to connect your audition with application materials)
•Academic transcripts
•Two letters of recommendation
•Optional essay (to explain gaps or limited prior experience)
Program Highlights
•One of the most prestigious drama programs in the world
•BFA and MFA students train together in the same classes
•Small class size: only 8-10 BFA students accepted per year
•No cut system—all admitted students complete the program
•4-day callback weekend in NYC for ~50 finalists
•Located at Lincoln Center in New York City
Program info updated 5 days ago
Academic School Information
9%
Admit Rate
90%
Grad Rate
460
Enrollment
$37,827
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$56,550
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$37,903
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$19,135
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,645
Family Income $48k - $75k$30,694
Family Income $75k - $110k$34,340
Family Income $110k+$48,999