The New School - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into The New School

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

57.2%

Admission Difficulty for The New School
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at The New School is 57.2%. Its admission rate is the 42nd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into The New School and can you get accepted?

The New School is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,446 out of the 9,524 who applied were admitted.

The New School typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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57% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The New School you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.59 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1250 on the SAT
Score 28 on the ACT

The New School GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.59*

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into The New School?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into The New School are to have around a 3.59 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as The New School accepts 57% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at The New School is 3.59 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #42 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since The New School is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.59 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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The New School SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by The New School. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1140-1360

Applicants Submitting SAT

34%

SAT Scores for The New School
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	580
Math 25th Percentile	560
Composite 25th Percentile	1140

SAT Scores for The New School
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	680
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1360
Average SAT Score	1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to The New School?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at The New School is 1250 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1140-1360. Students who get into The New School score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. The New School ranks #38 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1250 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. The New School regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1140, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1030, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

The New School is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1250, you have around a 57% chance of being admitted. A 1360 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 72% chance of getting in.

The New School admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1360 and Above	Good	>72%
1250 to 1360	Avg +	57%-72%
1140 to 1250	Avg -	41%-57%
1030 to 1140	Reach	27%-41%
Less than 1030	Low	<27%

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The New School ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

26-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

16%

ACT Scores for The New School
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	25
Math 25th Percentile	23
Composite 25th Percentile	26

ACT Scores for The New School
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	34
Math 75th Percentile	28
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into The New School?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to The New School is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 30. The school ranks #34 in New York and #220 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

16 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The New School.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as The New School is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into The New School for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 57% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 72% with a 30 ACT score.

The New School admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>72%
28 to 30	Avg +	57%-72%
26 to 28	Avg -	41%-57%
24 to 26	Reach	27%-41%
Less than 24	Low	<27%

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

The New School admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	6,904	2,001	9,524
Accepted	3,993	1,082	5,446
Acceptance Rate	58%	54%	57%
Enrolled	1,061	262	1,424
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	27%	24%	26%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The New School is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The New School and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The New School Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The New School
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because The New School is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.59 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1250 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1360 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 28 on the ACT places you in a strong position.