THE NEW SCHOOL
- 66 W 12th Street
- New York, NY 10011
- OPEID College Code: 02066200
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- General Phone: (212) 229-5600
- President: Bob Kerrey
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 10,260
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- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
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- www.newschool.edu

- Mission Statement
- Intellectual freedom, artistic and academic excellence, and social responsibility are the guiding values of New School University, a progressive New York institution. Its schools and colleges for design, liberal arts, performing arts, social sciences and public policy challenge students to develop the capacity, passion and will to strengthen the communities and world in which they live.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Humanities/Social Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,438 | 3,689 | 5,127 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 884 (61%) | 2,302 (62%) | 3,186 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 309 (35%) | 850 (37%) | 1,159 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 788 | 66% |
| ACT ® Exam | 197 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 23% | 10% | 81% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,366 | $4,298 | $3,982 | $11,872 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 47 | 57 | 51 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,645 | 1,839 | 2,483 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $36,000 | $34,460 | $32,640 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,000 | $34,460 | $32,640 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,000 | $34,460 | $32,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,164 | $1,098 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $15,260 | $15,260 | $14,100 |
| Other Expenses | $2,279 | $2,050 | $1,750 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $15,260 | $15,260 | $14,560 |
| Other Expenses | $2,279 | $2,050 | $1,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,279 | $2,050 | $2,084 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $55,137 | $52,934 | $49,588 |
| In-State | $55,137 | $52,934 | $49,588 |
| Out of State | $55,137 | $52,934 | $49,588 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $55,137 | $52,934 | $50,048 |
| In-State | $55,137 | $52,934 | $50,048 |
| Out of State | $55,137 | $52,934 | $50,048 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $39,877 | $37,823 | $35,822 |
| In-State | $39,877 | $37,823 | $35,822 |
| Out of State | $39,877 | $37,823 | $35,822 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,260 Undergraduate: 6,706 Graduate: 3,554
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,217 Female: 7,043
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,894 Female: 4,812
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,323 Female: 2,231
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,245 Part-Time: 2,015
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,796 Part-Time: 910
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,449 Part-Time: 1,105
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,283 | 22% |
| American Indian | 44 | 0.4% |
| Black | 569 | 6% |
| Asian | 979 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 805 | 8% |
| White | 4,217 | 41% |
| Unknown | 1,363 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 686 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,912 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,751 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,674 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,075 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 920 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 404 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 356 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 170 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 299 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,041 | 1,251 | 1,790 |
| Faculty Status | 2,090 | 370 | 1,720 |
| Tenured Faculty | 57 | 57 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 319 | - | 319 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,090 | 370 | 1,720 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,090 | 370 | 1,720 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 353 | 348 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 300 | 244 | 56 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 298 | 289 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 139 | 130 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 153 | 153 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,057 (370) | $83,279 (197) | $78,527 (173) |
| Professor | $113,769 (56) | $113,561 (38) | $114,207 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $86,552 (101) | $88,126 (50) | $85,009 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,024 (178) | $70,845 (87) | $69,239 (91) |
| Instructor | $66,871 (21) | $70,194 (14) | $60,226 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,057 (370) | $83,279 (197) | $78,527 (173) |
| Professor | $113,769 (56) | $113,561 (38) | $114,207 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $86,552 (101) | $88,126 (50) | $85,009 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,024 (178) | $70,845 (87) | $69,239 (91) |
| Instructor | $66,871 (21) | $70,194 (14) | $60,226 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 66% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 65% |
| Asian | 66% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009