Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Strong graduate outcomes — close-knit campus
Newschool of Architecture and Design is a private urban institution in San Diego, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 212 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,891 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $48,616.
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100%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
212Students
6:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$68,891Earnings 10yr
$48,616Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Newschool of Architecture and Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate100.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$30,291
Books & Supplies$3,300
Total Cost of Attendance$57,642
Average Net Price$48,616
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329
Net Price by Family Income
$30–48K$36,741
$48–75K$50,500
$75–110K$51,642
$110K+$50,309
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$48,616
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,618
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (12)
Student Body
Undergrads
212
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
Race & Ethnicity
White 27%
Black 12%
Hispanic 37%
Asian 10%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate50.9%
Freshman Retention50.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$57,073
8 Years$65,312
10 Years$68,891
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Diegopop. 1.4M
0 mi(0 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
112 mi(194 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
298 mi(517 min)