At a glance
Average net price
$58,741
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
69.4%
Admission rate
63%
Undergrad size
6,563
In-state tuition
$58,694
Out-of-state tuition
$58,694
Cost of attendance
$88,284
Median earnings (10y)
$52,901
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 84.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (83% of credentials).
- STEM10%
- Business2%
- Humanities & arts83%
- Social sciences5%
- ~4,324 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science9.6%~629 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication6.2%~406 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.7%~244 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.8%~181 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.4%~158 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology2.3%~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture2.0%~134 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business1.8%~118 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 972 | $30,178 | $26,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 360 | $44,088 | $25,489 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 289 | $44,575 | $25,000 |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Master's | 279 | — | — |
| Music. | Master's | 271 | $17,055 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 246 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master's | 240 | $60,493 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master's | 209 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 206 | $45,981 | $21,211 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 206 | $17,971 | $24,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master's | 194 | $56,427 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 191 | $23,129 | $25,829 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 174 | $37,616 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 161 | $30,416 | $26,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 155 | $19,697 | $25,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 150 | $19,990 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 120 | $29,021 | $23,241 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 114 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 111 | $20,773 | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 105 | $30,331 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | $22,375 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 86 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 86 | $42,177 | — |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 79 | $23,592 | $23,750 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Associate's | 54 | $45,633 | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master's | 52 | $52,594 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 48 | $50,442 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $22,792 |
| Music. | Graduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 31 | $63,289 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Graduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Economics. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Master's | 23 | $59,302 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About The New School
The New School is a large institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,563 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Computer science, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at The New School — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $58,741 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $58,694 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $88,284 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 69.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,901 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
The New School confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Computer science, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (83% of credentials), stem (10% of credentials), social sciences (5% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
The New School accepts 63% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in New York, New York (city), The New School draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about The New School
Q.How much does The New School cost?
The average net price at The New School is $58,741 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $88,284.
Q.What is the graduation rate at The New School?
The New School has a 6-year graduation rate of 69.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into The New School?
The New School admits 63% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do The New School graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median The New School graduate earns $52,901 per year.
Q.What is tuition at The New School?
Published tuition is $58,694 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is The New School located?
The New School is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10011).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The New School at their official website.