The Ailey School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,817
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,855 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 32.48% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 94 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.21%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 93
- Applicants (IPEDS): 122
- Room & Board: $34,336 annual estimate
The Ailey School: what the data shows
Common questions about The Ailey School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Ailey School?
The Ailey School is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10019-4402).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Ailey School public or private?
The Ailey School is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The Ailey School cost?
Published tuition: $14,817.
Average net price after aid: $35,855.
| Family income band | Avg. 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.
How hard is it to get into The Ailey School?
Admission rate: 32.48%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The Ailey School?
Total enrollment: 94 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 93 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Ailey School?
150%-time completion rate: 84.21%.
First-year retention: 95.2%.
What do graduates of The Ailey School earn?
Median earnings: $23,620 six years after entry; $22,782 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,500.
23.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Ailey School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Dance, General (42 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Ailey School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 32.48%; completion rate 84.21%; median earnings $22,782 at 10 years; net price $35,855. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,817
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Ailey School was $14,817.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,855
2024 Value
In 2024 The Ailey School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,855.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$143,420 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,855 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,268 4-Year Tuition
$34,336 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$51,553 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$206,212 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Ailey School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.36% 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 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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
32.48% Acceptance Rate
122 Total Applicants
60 Students Admitted
20 First-Time Students Enrolled
33.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all 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 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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 33.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The Ailey School.
Return on Investment
$17,500 Median Student Debt
$22,782 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
76.82% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
58.85% Return on Investment
7.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Ailey School.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Dance, General: 42 completions
Most popular programs at The Ailey School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Ailey School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Ailey School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,972
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 Ailey School is a private non-profit institution located in New York, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Dance, General. Enrollment is approximately 94 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (33.0%), Non-Resident Alien (31.9%), Two or More Races (10.6%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 32.48%. The 150%-time completion rate is 84.21%. Approximately 23.86% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
New York, NY 10019-4402
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.21% graduation rate, The Ailey School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
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.
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 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.
Is The Ailey School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Ailey School does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.3%).
Is The Ailey School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Ailey School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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 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.