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.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
500
640
SAT Math
500
620
SAT Writing
500
620
ACT Composite
21
27
ACT English
21
31
ACT Math
18
27
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$26,540
$28,600
$31,940
Books and supplies
$978
$1,036
$1,098
Room and board (on campus)
$11,750
$11,750
$12,390
Room and board (off campus)
$11,750
$11,750
$11,750
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (212) 229-8930
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 56%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,741
State/Local Grants: $4,383
Institutional Grants: $10,623
Student Loans: $7,717