Neighborhood Playhouse School is found in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Neighborhood Playhouse School.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts.
Neighborhood Playhouse School accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 69 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"1.To provide a multi-dimensional and practical education in the dramatic arts to young theatre students who seek a professional life in acting and related theatre employment.
2. To further the unique type of training developed over the years at The Neighborhood Playhouse.
3.To serve as a cultural resource by making its historical archives available to students and scholars.
4. To serve the New York City community at large and especially the theatre community by offering support for postgraduate continuing education in practical ways as well as academic through Workshop & Performance programs fostering new playwrights & directors as well as actors."
More complete details are provided below.
Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theater
340 E 54th St
New York, NY 10022-5017
http://www.neighborhoodplayhouse.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Drama and Performing Arts | 28 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Neighborhood Playhouse School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 28 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Neighborhood Playhouse School had a total enrollment of 69 students (93 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 44% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 39% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 49% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| New York | 10% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Florida | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
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.
Financial Aid:
Neighborhood Playhouse School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 902900)
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Neighborhood Playhouse School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
On-campus library
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