The New School
PrivateNew York, NY
The New School, in New York, NY, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 6,563 students. The New School is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 63%. Among reported majors, Computer Software and Media Applications shows the strongest outcomes -- $75,792/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026Early Decision is only for Lang, Parsons and Parsons Paris applicants. School of Drama applicants can use Early Action.
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on The New School's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against The New School's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what The New School weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is The New School's acceptance rate?
The New School in New York, NY admits approximately 63% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does The New School cost?
The New School's total cost of attendance is reported at $88,284 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for The New School?
The New School's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does The New School require students to live on campus?
No -- The New School doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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