Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | New York, New York |
| Online | newschool.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The New School occupies multiple buildings throughout Manhattan's Greenwich Village, with its main academic center located on Fifth Avenue. Founded in 1919 by progressive intellectuals as a modern alternative to traditional higher education, the institution comprises five colleges including the internationally recognized Parsons School of Design. The university maintains a distinctive focus on social sciences, design, liberal arts, and performing arts, with particularly strong programs in fashion design, social research, and jazz performance through its College of Performing Arts. The urban campus is integrated into New York City's street grid, with academic buildings, design studios, and student housing dispersed throughout the downtown neighborhood, enabling direct engagement with the city's cultural resources. Students primarily reside in university housing during their first year, with many choosing to live independently in Manhattan or surrounding boroughs thereafter.
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The New School is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for The New School within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#168 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#132 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in New York
#20 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#592 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#78 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1360 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,476 |
| Room and Board | $29,874 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,840 |
| Total One Year Cost | $90,400 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 62% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Business | 11% |
| Foreign Languages | 4% |
| Social Sciences | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193654 IPEDS survey data for The New School.
Current students may use the The New School GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025