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Merce Cunningham Studio

Overview of Merce Cunningham Studio

The campus of Merce Cunningham Studio is in New York, NY, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Merce Cunningham Studio include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts.

Merce Cunningham Studio Selectivity

Admission at Merce Cunningham Studio is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Merce Cunningham Studio had 38 students enrolled (33 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Merce Cunningham Studio

Merce Cunningham Studio
55 Bethune St
New York, NY 10014
http://www.merce.org

Merce Cunningham Studio Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Drama And Performing Arts27dance

Number of programs and degrees for Merce Cunningham Studio in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years271

Student Body

In 2007, Merce Cunningham Studio had a total enrollment of 38 students (33 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men50%
Women50%
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White23%
Hispanic5%
Asian3%
(Foreign Students)69%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-213%
22-2437%
25-2939%
30-3421%

Merce Cunningham Studio Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time50 %

Merce Cunningham Studio Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Merce Cunningham Studio Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total44100%4100%
Men22100%2100%
Women22100%2100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Merce Cunningham Studio Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,250
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Merce Cunningham Studio participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2506200)

Merce Cunningham Studio Degree Programs (2007)

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General

Merce Cunningham Studio Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Merce Cunningham Studio Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Merce Cunningham Studio % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Merce Cunningham Studio % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Merce Cunningham Studio Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Merce Cunningham Studio Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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