Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Juilliard School's yield is 38 pts higher than Manhattan School of Music's
Yield rate - 2
Juilliard School is 4.5× more selective than Manhattan School of Music
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Juilliard SchoolHighly selective
- Manhattan School of MusicVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- Juilliard SchoolTest-blind
- Manhattan School of MusicTest-blind
How they read a record
Juilliard School
The high school record is required.
Manhattan School of Music
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Juilliard School | Manhattan School of Music |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why