Discover a high school like no other. Interlochen Arts Academy offers a holistic, integrated academic and arts education that prepares you for a life of purpose within and beyond the arts. You'll spend half of the school day dedicated to college-preparatory academics, then spend the other half immersed in your art form.
On average, students who attend the Academy for four years receive double the national average in college scholarship awards.
Last year, 100% of 4-year seniors got into one of their top 3 college choices.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $76,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Interlochen Arts Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1962
1907
Campus Size
1200 acres
125 acres
Colors
Blue; White
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
Student Body
Enrollment
567 students
315 students
% Students of Color
32%
27%
% International Students
15%
21%
% Students Boarding
93%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
2
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
87%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$147.2 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$76,500
$68,353
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$37,000
% Students on Financial Aid
81%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$36,510
$25,000
Admissions
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Ken LaBate
Heather Lee
Heather Lee
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
5
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
19
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross-Country Ski ClubDebate Club
Ecology ClubJewish Student Union
Latinx Student UnionModel United Nations
Student Sustainability CoalitionYouth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Hip Hop ClubSFX Makeup
Slam Poetry Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock ClimbingWeightlifting Club
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
82%
Year: 2023 - 2025
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
New York University
39
Berklee College of Music
28
The New School
22
Eastman School of Music
18
Northwestern University
15
Manhattan School of Music
13
Carnegie Mellon University
10
The Juilliard School
10
Harvard University
4
Princeton University
4
School Notes
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Interlochen Arts Academy offers seven arts disciplines and a robust academic curriculum with college preparatory, advanced placement (AP), and college credit courses. Our talented and imaginative students go on to attend top colleges, universities, and conservatories. Here is a list of some of the institutions our students matriculated to recently:
- New York University
- Eastman School of Music
- Berklee College of Music
- Princeton University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- The Juilliard School
- University of Michigan
- New England Conservatory
- Northwestern University
- Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
- Oberlin College and Conservatory
- Yale University
- Harvard University
- University of Southern California
- Columbia University
- Manhattan School of Music
- Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins University)
- And many more Applications Open: Sept. 1; Early Application Deadline: Nov. 15; Regular Application Deadline: Jan. 15; Rolling admission after as space permits; Admission requirements vary by arts major. Please visit the Academy website for details at our How to Apply page.
- Interlochen Arts Academy accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), NAIS, NASM
- School Motto: Interlochen is the destination where young artists transform passion and potential into purpose.
- School Mascot: Fighting Blueberry
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Interlochen Arts Academy cost?
Interlochen Arts Academy's tuition is approximately $76,500 for boarding students.
What sports does Interlochen Arts Academy offer?
Interlochen Arts Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Lacrosse and Volleyball.
Does Interlochen Arts Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Interlochen Arts Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Interlochen Arts Academy's ranking?
Interlochen Arts Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for Interlochen Arts Academy?
The application deadline for Interlochen Arts Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
The arts education I received at Interlochen was truly incredible, I was a Creative Writing student, and the skills I learned through the workshop and one on one teaching changed my life. The community they. . .
The mandatory community service was very unique of Interlochen. On top of being great students they want us to be great citizens too. Community service varies but includes working in the on campus library, music. . .
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