The New School

New York, NY · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate62.5%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT—–—
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$55,359
Grad rate71%
Median earnings (10 yr)$52,901
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / Rolling2026-03-01
Application fee$0 (US) · $0 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policynever required
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~400 words each.

  1. In your study or work at The New School, what social issue or system would you make the focus of your efforts to effect change?
  2. What specific aspects of The New School’s academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention within your essay to the college, program, and/or campus to which you have applied.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).