Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy is the nation`s premier boarding arts high school, where emerging artists transform passion and potential into purpose. Students pursue pre-professional training in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, comparative arts, and film alongside a robust academic curriculum, preparing them to excel in the arts and beyond.
The Academy is a global community, united by a driving passion for the arts, where cross-cultural friendships are formed and worldviews are expanded.
Academy students spend four hours per day immersed in their chosen artform, nurtured by distinguished artist-educators. Our faculty have performed in the nation`s finest orchestras, danced with professional companies, acted on stage and screen, published poetry and prose works, exhibited their works in major galleries, and worked for television studios.
Interlochen`s innovative curriculum provides plenty of opportunities for inter- and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, using their art as a vessel for creative change-making.
Academy students present more than 200 performances each year, including full-length ballets, plays, concerts, musical theatre performances, creative writing readings, film screenings, and dance performances. Students of all majors regularly perform and present their work off-campus during local and national tours.
Interlochen students regularly receive accolades in the nation`s top youth arts competitions, such as YoungArts and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Interlochen has produced two National Student Poets and 46 Presidential Scholars in the Arts-more than any other high school.
The Academy prepares students for excellence in college and beyond. In 2020, 96% of graduates were accepted into one of their top-three colleges. Recent graduates have entered artistic and academic programs at The Juilliard School, Harvard College, Stanford University, Eastman School of Music, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia University, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and other top programs.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $70,950
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Is an arts boarding school right for you? - 12/14/2022Interlochen Arts Academy leadership answer the top-five questions prospective students ask us to determine if they`re ready to live and learn away from home.
- Who can afford arts boarding school? - 12/14/2022Interlochen Arts Academy admission and education leadership provide insight that disrupts boarding school stereotypes.
Top Rankings
Interlochen Arts Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
Affordability
Student Attention
Faculty Education
School Overview
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1962
1906
Campus Size
1200 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
557 students
314 students
% Students of Color
27%
25%
% International Students
14%
20%
% Students Boarding
92%
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%
71%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$111.6 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$70,950
$61,950
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$33,830
% Students on Financial Aid
55%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,454
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Katherine Luellen
Associate Director of Admissions
Colby Carson
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
1
16
Sports
School Notes
- Interlochen Arts Academy accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), NAIS, NASM
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Interlochen Arts Academy cost?
Interlochen Arts Academy's tuition is approximately $70,950 for boarding students.
What sports does Interlochen Arts Academy offer?
Interlochen Arts Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Dance.
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 boarding students, High percentage of students on financial aid, Small average class sizes and High percent faculty with advanced degrees.
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).
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