The New School is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York with 6,563 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, costs an average of $48,163 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
The New School acceptance rate and admissions
The New School admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The New School application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Jan 15, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 15, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants ($75 for international applicants). Confirm dates on The New School’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
The New School tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $61,558 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $27,514 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $84,878 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $48,163 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $48,163 a year after grants and scholarships, $36,715 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run The New School's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
The New School graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $64,471 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
The New School majors and what graduates earn
The New School awarded bachelor's degrees in 27 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer software and media applications ($75,792).
All 27 majors at The New School
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at The New School
35 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 35 graduate programs
Students and location
- 6,563 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 77% women, 23% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The New School?
The New School admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does The New School cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $61,558. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $48,163 a year in 2024-25.
Is The New School test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, The New School reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at The New School?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do The New School graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $64,471 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.