Overview


The New School
New York, NY, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Discover a new kind of university in New York City, one where scholars, artists, and designers come together to challenge convention and create positive change. Our university takes full advantage of its location in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Our colleges include Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the College of Performing Arts, The New School for Social Research, the Schools of Public Engagement, and Parsons Paris.
Acceptance Rate:
63%
Average Net Price:
$50,908
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1275
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$50,908
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $58,730 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $58,730 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $25,337 |
| Books and Supplies | $1446 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$37,224
$30k - $48k
$38,254
$48k - $75k
$42,200
$75k - $110k
$44,377
$110k+
$49,411
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,504
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,792
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,247
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
3%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4079
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,792
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$34,551
$30k - $48k
$31,556
$48k - $75k
$30,029
$75k - $110k
$25,815
$110k+
$20,908
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,893,055
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$956,755
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
31%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,164
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
Students receiving federal loans
31%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,149
Average Other Loans Per Year
$34,425
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
9148
Students Applied
73%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
124
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
13%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
11%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1275
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
560
75th
680
Reading
25th
580
75th
680
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
23%
3.50 - 3.74
30%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
17
Top 25%
43
Top 50%
80
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,434
Total Number of Undergrads
6,841
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
86%
20-39 Students
9%
40-99 Students
2%
100+ Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
58
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
0
100
11%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
23%
US National: 44%77%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
13%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
Hispanic
11%
White
31%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
43
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Narwhals
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
8
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,200
Top 5 Cities
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
Boston
Top 5 Employers
The New School
NYC Department of Education
New York University
Parsons Design School- The New School
Columbia University in the City of New York
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Media and Communication
Art and Design
Education
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
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