Circle in the Square Theatre School
New York, NY 10019-6795
About Circle in the Square Theatre School
Circle in the Square Theatre School is a private trade and vocational school in New York, New York, enrolling about 39 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $28,089 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $25,610. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,899 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Circle in the Square Theatre School charges 13% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($25,610).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
- Circle in the Square Theatre School admits about 8.00% of applicants (extremely selective).
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 100.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,899.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 255% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle in the Square Theatre School | $25,610 | $28,089 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Circle in the Square Theatre School really?
Key findings
- Circle in the Square Theatre School charges 13% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($25,610).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
Circle in the Square Theatre School tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $25,610
Finding Circle in the Square Theatre School charges 13% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $25,610. That is 13% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 1.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Circle in the Square Theatre School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $28,089.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,089 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $18,716 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $8,036 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Circle in the Square Theatre School, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Circle in the Square Theatre School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Circle in the Square Theatre School—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$25,610
Avg. net price
$28,089
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $28,089 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $102,440. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Circle in the Square Theatre School is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Extremely selective — fewer than 1 in 10 applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 7% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Circle in the Square Theatre School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Circle in the Square Theatre School is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10019-6795
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 40% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
39
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 39
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 10.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Circle in the Square Theatre 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 Circle in the Square Theatre 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 | $14,540 | $14,540 | $35,087 |
| 2014 | $15,540 | $15,540 | $40,940 |
| 2015 | $16,040 | $16,040 | $37,928 |
| 2016 | $17,040 | $17,040 | $38,539 |
| 2017 | $17,540 | $17,540 | $40,862 |
| 2018 | $18,040 | $18,040 | $44,640 |
| 2019 | $18,540 | $18,540 | $38,870 |
| 2020 | $19,540 | $19,540 | $46,298 |
| 2021 | $21,540 | $21,540 | $47,465 |
| 2022 | $22,565 | $22,565 | $31,030 |
| 2023 | $24,085 | $24,085 | $29,537 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Circle in the Square Theatre School reported total enrollment of about 39 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (33.3%), Two or More Races (23.1%), and Non-Resident Alien (20.5%). About 10.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2024 is 39 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 39 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Circle in the Square Theatre School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 42% male / 58% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Circle in the Square Theatre School graduates earn a median of $39,899 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,899. Average net price used in cost models: $28,089.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Circle in the Square Theatre School graduates report median earnings of $39,899 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Circle in the Square Theatre School graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Circle in the Square Theatre School—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,553
- New York median 1.2× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.4× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Circle in the Square Theatre School at a glance
Circle in the Square Theatre School
Circle in the Square Theatre School is a private non-profit institution in New York, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian33.3%Two or More Races23.1%Non-Resident Alien20.5%
Schools near Circle in the Square Theatre School
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Circle in the Square Theatre School located?
Circle in the Square Theatre School is located in New York, NY.
What is Circle in the Square Theatre School's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 8.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,114 applicants and 42 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Circle in the Square Theatre School's tuition?
Circle in the Square Theatre School tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $25,610 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $28,089 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Circle in the Square Theatre School cost?
Reported tuition is $25,610 and average net price is $28,089 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,500 annually.
What explains Circle in the Square Theatre School's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($28,089), completion (100.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,899). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
Why is Circle in the Square Theatre School's acceptance rate so low?
The acceptance rate at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 8.0% among first-time degree-seeking applicants reporting admissions data. Very low rates usually reflect extraordinary applicant volume relative to class size—not a single test-score cutoff. When IPEDS reports applicants and admits, those counts show how selective the funnel is. Acceptance rate describes competition for seats; it does not measure outcomes for enrolled students. Yield (share of admits who enroll) further clarifies demand among those offered admission when available.
What is the student body demographics at Circle in the Square Theatre School?
Circle in the Square Theatre School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 39 students, White (33.3%), Two or More Races (23.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Circle in the Square Theatre School earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $39,899 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Circle in the Square Theatre School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Circle in the Square Theatre School public or private?
Circle in the Square Theatre School is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is Circle in the Square Theatre School an HBCU?
No. Circle in the Square Theatre School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Circle in the Square Theatre School a tribal college?
No. Circle in the Square Theatre School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.