A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at The New School are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
33%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
32%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 124% more female students than male students enrolled at The New School with a gender ratio of 19% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, The New School has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
19%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
801
|
| Women |
1,792
|
The New School serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 13 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
13%
|
| Out of State |
47%
|
| Foreign |
37%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193654 IPEDS survey data for The New School.
Last updated February 24, 2025