- Long-standing, renowned studio offering ballet classes, programs & intensives for children & adults.
School Highlights
Joffrey Ballet School serves 168 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Joffrey Ballet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Joffrey Ballet School
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1953
Student Body
The student population of Joffrey Ballet School has grown by 54% over five years.
The Joffrey Ballet School diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
168 students
953 students
# Full-Time Students
168 students
528 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
168 students
511 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
3%
37%
% Hawaiian
40%
n/a
% Unknown races
36%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
68%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Joffrey Ballet School?
The acceptance rate of Joffrey Ballet School is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What is Joffrey Ballet School's ranking?
Joffrey Ballet School ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Joffrey Ballet School is Taylor Business Institute (New York) (0.4 miles away)
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