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The New School

New York, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,210

Acceptance Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$56,386

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of The New School earn a median of $52,901 ten years after entry — 2% below the national median. Acceptance rate 62.5%, in-state tuition $56,386.

At a Glance

Total Students

6,819

Retention Rate

81%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

26%

Median Debt

$22,266

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

The New School is a private, non-profit institution in New York with 6,819 students. The school has a 62.5% acceptance rate and a 70.2% graduation rate. The retention rate is 80.7%. The net price of in-state tuition is $56,386.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $26,730, with earnings increasing to $38,210 after five years and $52,901 after ten years. The median debt for students is $22,266, and 25.9% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$27k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 76% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, The New School graduates earn $26,730. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $38,210, and after ten years, graduates earn $52,901. The median debt for graduates is $22,266.

The New School has a 62.5% acceptance rate, and 70.2% of students graduate. The school retains 80.7% of its students. The in-state tuition is $56,386, and 25.9% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 724 / yr
Median Salary $44,640

Computer Software and Media Applications

Graduates 285 / yr
Median Salary $67,877

Music

Graduates 265 / yr
Median Salary $18,911

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 229 / yr
Median Salary $55,096

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management

Graduates 185 / yr
Median Salary $37,743

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 140 / yr
Median Salary $35,829

Systems Science and Theory

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $97,856

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 129 / yr
Median Salary $27,701

Psychology, General

Graduates 104 / yr
Median Salary $39,179

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 98 / yr
Median Salary $37,792

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 95 / yr
Median Salary $21,523

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $25,556

Architectural Sciences and Technology

Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $56,546

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $41,562

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $41,198

Literature

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $25,618

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $47,855

International/Global Studies

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $27,652

Public Policy Analysis

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $69,579

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $63,343

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Campus Location

New York, New York

New York, NY 10011

The New School is located in New York, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The New School has an acceptance rate of 62.5%.