Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
Very HighA college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at The New School are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or students of color.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
33%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
32%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
LowThere are 160% more female students than male students enrolled at The New School with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, The New School has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,931
|
| Women |
7,613
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
HighThe New School serves a high number of out-of-state students with 86% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
13%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
27%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
$75,464 per year22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
10,544| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193654 IPEDS survey data for The New School.
