The New School Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
The New School is a private research university in New York, New York, serving roughly 6,563 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.47% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,901 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $58,694
- 2024 Average Net Price: $58,741 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.47% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,563 93.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 19.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 20.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,637
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,148
- Room & Board: $25,337 annual estimate
The New School: what the data shows
Common questions about The New School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The New School?
The New School is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10011).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The New School public or private?
The New School is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The New School cost?
Published tuition: $58,694.
Average net price after aid: $58,741.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $50,140 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $52,812 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $56,494 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $59,894 |
| $110,001+ | $64,738 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $234,776.
How hard is it to get into The New School?
Admission rate: 63.47%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The New School?
Total enrollment: 6,563 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,637 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,477 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The New School?
150%-time completion rate: 69.37%.
First-year retention: 84.8%.
What do graduates of The New School earn?
Median earnings: $38,210 six years after entry; $52,901 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,266.
15.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The New School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Fashion/Apparel Design (290 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (266 completions)
- Fine and Studio Arts Management (221 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (181 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (138 completions)
- Systems Science and Theory (124 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (106 completions)
- Interior Design (98 completions)
- Creative Writing (83 completions)
- Industrial and Product Design (83 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The New School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.47%; completion rate 69.37%; median earnings $52,901 at 10 years; net price $58,741. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$58,694
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The New School was $58,694.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$58,741
2024 Value
In 2024 The New School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $58,741.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$234,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$58,741 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$234,776 4-Year Tuition
$25,337 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,446 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$85,477 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$341,908 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The New School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The New School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The New School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $40,426 | $40,426 | $35,831 |
| 2014 | $41,870 | $41,870 | $34,825 |
| 2015 | $43,813 | $43,813 | $34,945 |
| 2016 | $45,440 | $45,440 | $36,702 |
| 2017 | $47,276 | $47,276 | $40,819 |
| 2018 | $49,064 | $49,064 | $42,812 |
| 2019 | $50,994 | $50,994 | $43,334 |
| 2020 | $51,022 | $51,022 | $44,430 |
| 2021 | $52,494 | $52,494 | $29,648 |
| 2022 | $54,347 | $54,347 | $49,086 |
| 2023 | $56,386 | $56,386 | $55,359 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63.47% Acceptance Rate
9,148 Total Applicants
5,719 Students Admitted
1,470 First-Time Students Enrolled
25.70% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The New School reported total enrollment of about 6,563 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (34.3%), White (30.0%), and Asian (12.8%). About 15.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 19.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The New School in 2024 is 6,563 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,637 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,477 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 34.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.76% 100% Completion Time
69.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.76% of students graduating from The New School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Fashion/Apparel Design: 19% male / 81% female
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 20% male / 80% female
- Fine and Studio Arts Management: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The New School.
Return on Investment
$22,266 Median Student Debt
$52,901 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
125.15% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The New School.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Fashion/Apparel Design: 290 completions
2. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 266 completions
3. Fine and Studio Arts Management: 221 completions
4. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 181 completions
5. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 138 completions
6. Systems Science and Theory: 124 completions
7. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 106 completions
8. Interior Design: 98 completions
9. Creative Writing: 83 completions
Most popular programs at The New School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The New School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The New School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,417
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,368
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The New School is a private non-profit institution located in New York, NY, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Fashion/Apparel Design, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Fine and Studio Arts Management. Enrollment is approximately 6,563 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (34.3%), White (30.0%), Asian (12.8%). The admission rate is 63.47%. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.37%. Approximately 15.01% of students receive Pell Grants. About 19.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
New York, NY 10011
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, The New School provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The New School located?
The New School is located in New York, NY.
What is The New School's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The New School is 63.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,148 applicants and 5,719 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The New School cost?
Reported tuition is $58,694 and average net price is $58,741 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $25,337 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The New School?
The New School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,637 students, Non-Resident Alien (34.3%), White (30.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The New School?
About 19.4% of students at The New School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The New School earn?
Median earnings are $38,210 six years after entry and $52,901 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The New School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The New School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,266.
Is The New School public or private?
The New School is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is The New School an HBCU?
No. The New School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The New School a tribal college?
No. The New School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The New School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The New School does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.3%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- New York, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.