The New School

New York, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts.Bachelor's972$30,178$26,000
Computer Software and Media Applications.Bachelor's360$44,088$25,489
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Bachelor's289$44,575$25,000
Systems Science and Theory.Master's279
Music.Master's271$17,055
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Master's246
Computer Software and Media Applications.Master's240$60,493
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Master's209
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's206$45,981$21,211
Music.Bachelor's206$17,971$24,000
Design and Applied Arts.Master's194$56,427
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's191$23,129$25,829
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's174$37,616
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's161$30,416$26,750
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's155$19,697$25,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's150$19,990$25,000
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's120$29,021$23,241
Psychology, General.Master's114
Psychology, General.Bachelor's111$20,773$26,000
Fine and Studio Arts.Master's105$30,331
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelor's87$22,375
Architectural Sciences and Technology.Master's86
International Relations and National Security Studies.Master's86$42,177
Literature.Bachelor's79$23,592$23,750
Architectural Sciences and Technology.Bachelor's69
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Associate's54$45,633
Sustainability Studies.Master's52$52,594
Public Policy Analysis.Master's48$50,442
International/Globalization Studies.Bachelor's46$22,792
Music.Graduate certificate42
Philosophy.Master's34
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral31$63,289
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Graduate certificate28
Anthropology.Master's26
Economics.Master's26
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's24
Economics.Bachelor's24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Master's23
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Master's23
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Master's23$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.