New School: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #826 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #257 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #228 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 221 | In New York State |
| #7 of 92 | In New York City |
| #139 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 7,171
- Graduates
- 2,937
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.newschool.edu
New School Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
New School has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 54% | 58% |
| Applicants | 9,524 | 2,001 | 6,904 |
| Admissions | 5,446 | 1,082 | 3,993 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,393 | 254 | 1,039 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 8 | 22 |
3,788 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
304 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 3769 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3279 (32%) |
| Asian | 982 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 944 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 430 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 429 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 257 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend New School is $55,480 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $42,659 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $43,329 |
| $48-75K | $46,039 |
| $75-110K | $50,804 |
| $110K+ | $55,183 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,926 | $49,966 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,926 | $49,966 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,926 | $49,966 |
| Fee in-district | $1,421 | $1,266 |
| Fee in-state | $1,421 | $1,266 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,421 | $1,266 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,333 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $26,900 |
| Room charge | $20,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,400 |
New School majors
New School has granted 1,607 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 1,047 master's across 37 programs, and 57 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New School.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 42 | 240 | 28 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 174 | 112 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 54 | 112 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 150 | |||
| Interior Design | 40 | 47 | 33 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 117 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 90 | 15 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 81 | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 50 | 50 | ||
| Creative Writing | 10 | 84 | ||
| Photography | 71 | 11 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 56 | 18 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 59 | 12 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 34 | 35 | ||
| Illustration | 68 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 66 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 58 | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 56 | |||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 50 | |||
| General Literature | 49 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | 33 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 42 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 36 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 36 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 24 | 11 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 7 | 27 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | 15 | 9 | |
| Voice and Opera | 4 | 24 | ||
| Graphic Design | 19 | 6 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 24 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 21 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 20 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 11 | 9 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 20 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 20 | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 7 | 1 | |
| History, General | 8 | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | 10 | 3 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 15 | |||
| Economics, General | 15 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | 4 | 4 | |
| Acting | 12 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 8 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 9 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 6 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 6 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Dance, General | 4 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | |||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 | |||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 | |||
| Conducting | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 122 | 1,607 | 1,047 | 57 |
New School has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
New School has published 8,292 scientific papers with 151,666 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, History, Economics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 90 | 502 |
| 1992 | 119 | 615 |
| 1993 | 72 | 572 |
| 1994 | 72 | 859 |
| 1995 | 65 | 658 |
| 1996 | 101 | 757 |
| 1997 | 114 | 838 |
| 1998 | 114 | 895 |
| 1999 | 111 | 989 |
| 2000 | 116 | 1089 |
| 2001 | 125 | 1455 |
| 2002 | 101 | 1706 |
| 2003 | 110 | 1856 |
| 2004 | 97 | 1928 |
| 2005 | 102 | 2262 |
| 2006 | 143 | 2319 |
| 2007 | 167 | 2581 |
| 2008 | 188 | 3200 |
| 2009 | 234 | 3414 |
| 2010 | 281 | 3996 |
| 2011 | 315 | 4267 |
| 2012 | 314 | 5189 |
| 2013 | 301 | 6161 |
| 2014 | 277 | 6530 |
| 2015 | 308 | 7075 |
| 2016 | 310 | 7266 |
| 2017 | 332 | 7236 |
| 2018 | 388 | 8872 |
| 2019 | 367 | 10113 |
| 2020 | 405 | 11983 |
| 2021 | 394 | 12083 |
| 2022 | 309 | 12171 |
| 2023 | 333 | 11603 |
New School alumni
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Bradley Cooper
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm actorstunt performeractorfilm producer
- Biography
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Bradley Charles Cooper is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and two Grammy Awards, in addition to nominations for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Cooper appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 three times and on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. His films have grossed $13 billion worldwide and he has placed four times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors.
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Marlon Brando
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorstage actordirectorfilm actor
- Biography
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Marlon Brando Jr. was an American actor and activist. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time, he received numerous accolades throughout his career, which spanned six decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, one Cannes Film Festival Award, and three British Academy Film Awards. Brando is credited with being one of the first actors to bring the Stanislavski system of acting and method acting to mainstream audiences.
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Bella Hadid
- Occupations
- modelequestrian
- Biography
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Isabella Khair Hadid is an American fashion model. Throughout her career, she has made 29 appearances on international Vogue covers. In 2022, she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list in 2023.
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Jonah Hill
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorcomedianactorvoice actor
- Biography
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Jonah Hill is an American actor. He is known for his comedic roles in films including Superbad (2007), Knocked Up (2007), Get Him to the Greek (2010), 21 Jump Street (2012), This Is the End (2013), and 22 Jump Street (2014). For his performances in Moneyball (2011) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
General info
| Alternative names | The New School for Public Engagement New School for Social Research The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Parsons The New School for Design Eugene Lang College TNS New School University Mannes College The New School for Drama |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Motto | To the Living Spirit |
| Colors | orange, red, yellow, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,930 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 66 West 12th Street New York, New York, 10011 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,804,000 |
| Phone | 2122295600 |