# The New School

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/the-new-school

The New School is a private nonprofit college in New York, NY with 6,563 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $48,163 per year ($39,567 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,471 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 64% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 9,148 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,719 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $84,878 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $48,163 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $39,567 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $39,465 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $46,064 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $49,974 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $59,291 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,563 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 68% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $64,471 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,250 (FY2024) |

## What The New School considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is The New School's acceptance rate?**

The New School admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is The New School test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to The New School?**

In Fall 2023, 9,148 students applied to The New School and 5,719 were admitted; 1,470 enrolled.

**Does The New School consider legacy status?**

No. The New School reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does The New School require an essay?**

The New School reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does The New School cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $84,878 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $48,163.

**What is The New School's graduation rate?**

68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 193654. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology