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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.
School Motto: Interlochen is the destination for young artists where they transform passion and potential into purpose.
School Mascot: Fighting Blueberry
Interlochen Arts Academy offers seven
artsdisciplinesand a robust academic curriculum with
college preparatory, advanced placement (AP), and college credit
courses.Our talented and imaginative students go on to attend
topcolleges, 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.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Megan Baxter - Pushcart Prize-winning author
Zach Dean - Screenwriter (The Gorge; Fast X; 24 Hours to Live; The Tomorrow War)
Jeff Toyne - Emmy Award-winning composer
Eric Zimmerman - Game designer and NYU Game Center professor
Lauren Braun - Project Manager at Apple
Kuan Cheng Lu - Violinist, New York Philharmonic
Sujata Murty - Climate research scientist and assistant professor
Dr. Brittany Cavallaro - New York Times bestselling author (Charlotte Holmes Series)
Josh Lederman - Award-winning foreign correspondent for NBC News
Interlochen Arts Academy's tuition is approximately $78,725 for private students and $1,950 for summer students.
What schools are Interlochen Arts Academy often compared to?
Interlochen Arts Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Leelanau School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Interlochen Arts Academy?
Interlochen Arts Academy famous alumni include: Megan Baxter, Zach Dean, Jeff Toyne, Eric Zimmerman, Lauren Braun, Kuan Cheng Lu, Sujata Murty, Dr. Brittany Cavallaro and Josh Lederman.
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 sports does Interlochen Arts Academy offer?
Interlochen Arts Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Interlochen Arts Academy?
The application deadline for Interlochen Arts Academy is Nov. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 1 / Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
I had an amazing experience at Interlochen. To say that it changed my life would be an understatement. I attended the academy and both my academic and artistic education were changed. Each day they have a dedicated arts block in the afternoon including music theory and chamber music classes. I was a boarding student and had a great time. I came in not knowing anyone and left the place with lifelong friends. As for activities, I was able to start my own club as well as participate in sports like soccer and cross country. I just finished my undergraduate degree and am now heading to Northwestern University. I was able to attend my dream school because of the college prep resources available to me. It truly is a life-changing experience and I would do it all over again if I could.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Gracie
58/9/2024
I first came to camp in 2015-2016 as an intermediate voice and opera student. My singing chops and competence improved in only three weeks (six weeks total). I came back in my Senior year and studied Creative Writing. While there, I made lifelong friends, became a pretty good volleyball player, made great connections with faculty, became a better writer (and can now boast of being published!), and got into my dream college. Interlochen is not just an art school but also academically rigorous and a place to make unforgettable memories. I'm unbelievably proud to call it my home away from home.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - VolleyballSenior
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