The Ailey School
New York, NY 10019-4402
About The Ailey School
The Ailey School is a private trade and vocational school in New York, New York, enrolling about 94 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 $35,855 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $14,817. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,782 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- The Ailey School charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($14,817).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 7% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 84.21%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $22,782.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ailey School | $14,817 | $35,855 | 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 The Ailey School really?
Key findings
- The Ailey School charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($14,817).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 7% above.
The Ailey School tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,817
Finding The Ailey School charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,817. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is 7% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 25% 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 The Ailey School versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at The Ailey School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The Ailey School is $35,855.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $35,855 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $26,482 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $15,802 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 The Ailey School, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
The Ailey School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The Ailey 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
$14,817
Avg. net price
$35,855
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,508 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,319 |
| $110,001+ | $39,468 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,268. 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 The Ailey School is known for
Top program completions
- Dance, General42
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 33% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is The Ailey School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The Ailey 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 The Ailey School.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10019-4402
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 1.8× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
94
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 93
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$17,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 23.86%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for The Ailey 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 The Ailey 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 Ailey 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 | $10,960 | $10,960 | $27,027 |
| 2014 | $11,520 | $11,520 | $25,231 |
| 2015 | $11,865 | $11,865 | $25,728 |
| 2016 | $11,865 | $11,865 | $28,538 |
| 2017 | $12,265 | $12,265 | $28,092 |
| 2018 | $13,680 | $13,680 | $28,635 |
| 2019 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $28,998 |
| 2020 | $13,365 | $13,365 | $27,079 |
| 2021 | $13,789 | $13,789 | — |
| 2022 | $13,789 | $13,789 | $25,815 |
| 2023 | $14,235 | $14,235 | $31,130 |
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
The Ailey School reported total enrollment of about 94 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (33.0%), Non-Resident Alien (31.9%), and Two or More Races (10.6%). About 23.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Ailey School in 2024 is 94 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 93 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
95.2%
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
84.21% 100% Completion Time
84.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 84.21% of students graduating from The Ailey School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Dance, General: 7% male / 93% 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.
The Ailey School graduates earn a median of $22,782 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of The Ailey School.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $22,782. Median federal loan debt: $17,500. Average net price used in cost models: $35,855.
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 The Ailey School graduates report median earnings of $22,782 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 The Ailey 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 The Ailey School.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The Ailey School graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The Ailey School—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,972
- New York median 0.55× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 0.65× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.82× 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.
The Ailey School at a glance
The Ailey School
The Ailey School is a private non-profit institution in New York, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Dance, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American33.0%Non-Resident Alien31.9%Two or More Races10.6%
Schools near The Ailey 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 C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Ailey School located?
The Ailey School is located in New York, NY.
What is The Ailey School's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Ailey School is 32.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 122 applicants and 60 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is The Ailey School's tuition?
The Ailey School tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,817 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $35,855 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does The Ailey School cost?
Reported tuition is $14,817 and average net price is $35,855 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $34,336 annually.
What explains The Ailey School's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($35,855), completion (84.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($22,782). 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 The Ailey School?
The Ailey School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 93 students, Black or African American (33.0%), Non-Resident Alien (31.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of The Ailey School earn?
Median earnings are $23,620 six years after entry and $22,782 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Ailey School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Ailey School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,500.
Is The Ailey School public or private?
The Ailey School is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is The Ailey School an HBCU?
No. The Ailey School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Ailey School a tribal college?
No. The Ailey 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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- New York college costs
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- New York, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- 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 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.