The New School, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
The New School Rankings
Affordability6
Selectivity63
Retention56
Graduation49
Earnings42
Diversity90
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The New School
79%
Bachelor’s
14%
Associate’s
7%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Business, Management, Marketing5%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
English Language and Literature3%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts65%
Admissions
Getting into The New School
57%
Admission Rate
625
Median SAT Math
630
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The New School
$49K
In-State Tuition
$49K
Out-of-State Tuition
$67K
Average Total Cost
$43K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $37K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $38K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $42K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $44K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $49K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The New School
33%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$244
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The New School
82%
Retention Rate
11%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 55% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 69% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 56% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70% | 48% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 47% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The New School
87%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$57K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 82% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $57K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at The New School
7,274
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,108
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 75% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 25% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 32% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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