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The New School

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New York, New York 10011

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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.

Established
1919
Motto
To the Living Spirit
Mascot
Gnarls the Narwhal
Type
Private research university
Conference
CUNYAC and HVIAC conference
Division
Division III

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63%Acceptance
SAT Avg
6,819Students
9:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$52,901Earnings 10yr
$55,359Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The New School Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,386
Room & Board$29,874
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$82,757
Average Net Price$55,359
Median Debt at Graduation$22,266
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$48,206
$30–48K$51,201
$48–75K$52,728
$75–110K$56,942
$110K+$61,849

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$55,359

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

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

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,819
Gender Split
77% / 23%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 12%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 34%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.2%
Freshman Retention80.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,210
8 Years$49,944
10 Years$52,901

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,900
Men
$60,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#133
Forbes
#261
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#298

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
2 mi(3 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
82 mi(142 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
189 mi(328 min)

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