The New School
New School University; Parsons The New School for Design; New School for Social Research; Eugene Lang College; Mannes College; The New School for Drama; The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music; The New School for Public Engagement
New York, New York 10011
Campus Vibe
Private urban college in New York
The New School is a private urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 6.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,901 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $55,359.
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News & Alerts
The New School Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,498
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
51
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (86)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
- •81% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Name From its founding in 1919 to 1997, the university was known as The New School for Social Research.
- •Between 1997 and 2005 it was known as New School University.
- •The university and each of its colleges were renamed in 2005.
- •The New School established the University in Exile and the École libre des hautes études in 1933.
- •In 1934, the University in Exile was chartered by New York State and its name was changed to the Graduate Faculty of Political and Social Science.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average