- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $62,226 a year (2022–23)
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The New School reported an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The New School reviews each application.
The New School GPA requirements
The New School requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The New School hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The New School acceptance rate
The New School admitted 6,238 of 9,828 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The New School is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York, with 6,591 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What The New School looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
The New School didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
The New School awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $62,226 a year at The New School in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for The New School?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The New School admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at The New School?
A lot: The New School requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into The New School?
The New School requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into The New School?
The New School's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,238 of 9,828 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is The New School hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. The New School admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does The New School require the SAT or ACT?
Check The New School's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The New School didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What do students pay at The New School after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $62,226 a year at The New School in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to The New School?
Yes. The New School requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at The New School?
Yes. The New School awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does The New School look at legacy status?
No. The New School doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: The New SchoolU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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