Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
New York City, NY 10022-5017
About Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is a private trade and vocational school in New York City, New York, enrolling about 67 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 $36,320 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $19,250. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,136 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($19,250).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 38% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 60.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,136.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 238% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater | $19,250 | $36,320 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| New York (state median) | $14,000 | $8,903 | 275 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,860 | $20,660 | 1,347 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater really?
Key findings
- Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($19,250).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 38% above.
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $19,250
Finding Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $19,250. That is 36% below the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the New York median ($14,000), sticker tuition is 38% above. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is 58% above.
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is $36,320.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $36,320 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $27,417 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $15,660 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater—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
$19,250
Avg. net price
$36,320
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $35,320 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $37,320 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $77,000. 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is known for
Top program completions
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other23
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 83% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater.
Campus
Location
New York City, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10022-5017
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 1.8× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,660 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
67
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 68
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 17.91%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater.
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater 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 | — | — | $9,978 |
| 2014 | $15,800 | $15,800 | $25,746 |
| 2015 | $15,800 | $15,800 | $21,097 |
| 2016 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $27,490 |
| 2017 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $25,852 |
| 2018 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $29,005 |
| 2019 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $30,358 |
| 2020 | $17,200 | $17,200 | $33,627 |
| 2021 | $17,200 | $17,200 | $19,580 |
| 2022 | $18,100 | $18,100 | $33,865 |
| 2023 | $18,400 | $18,400 | $33,096 |
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 selective, accepting about half of all 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
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater reported total enrollment of about 67 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.8%), Non-Resident Alien (22.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (19.4%). About 17.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in 2024 is 67 students.
Over a full year, about 68 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
40.0%
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
60.00% 100% Completion Time
60.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.00% of students graduating from Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: 57% male / 43% 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.
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater graduates earn a median of $49,136 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $49,136. Median federal loan debt: $19,000. Average net price used in cost models: $36,320.
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater graduates report median earnings of $49,136 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater.
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,416
- New York median 1.7× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 2.0× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.5× 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.
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater at a glance
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is a private non-profit institution in New York City, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian38.8%Non-Resident Alien22.4%Hispanic or Latino19.4%
Schools near Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
Other campuses in New York City, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater located?
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is located in New York City, NY.
What is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is 53.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 17 applicants and 12 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater's tuition?
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $19,250 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $36,320 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater cost?
Reported tuition is $19,250 and average net price is $36,320 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,515 annually.
What explains Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($36,320), completion (60.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($49,136). 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.
What is the student body demographics at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater?
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater reports undergraduate enrollment of about 68 students, White (38.8%), Non-Resident Alien (22.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater earn?
Median earnings are $28,726 six years after entry and $49,136 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,000.
Is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater public or private?
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is a private nonprofit institution located in New York City, NY.
Is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater an HBCU?
No. Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater a tribal college?
No. Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater 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
- Related geography & profiles
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.