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The New School

New York, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

10,108
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Location New York, New York
Online newschool.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The New School occupies multiple buildings throughout Manhattan's Greenwich Village, with its main academic center located on Fifth Avenue. Founded in 1919 by progressive intellectuals as a modern alternative to traditional higher education, the institution comprises five colleges including the internationally recognized Parsons School of Design. The university maintains a distinctive focus on social sciences, design, liberal arts, and performing arts, with particularly strong programs in fashion design, social research, and jazz performance through its College of Performing Arts. The urban campus is integrated into New York City's street grid, with academic buildings, design studios, and student housing dispersed throughout the downtown neighborhood, enabling direct engagement with the city's cultural resources. Students primarily reside in university housing during their first year, with many choosing to live independently in Manhattan or surrounding boroughs thereafter.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

The New School is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1140/1360
ACT 26/30
Estimated GPA 3.59

Applications Accepted

57.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,926
Costs for The New School
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$1,421
Room and Board $26,900
Budget for Other Expenses$2,550
Total One Year Cost$85,097

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by The New School students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 62%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
Business 11%
Foreign Languages 4%
Social Sciences 3%

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Last updated February 24, 2024