Neighborhood Playhouse School is found in New York, New York. 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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 85 in 2005 at Neighborhood Playhouse 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
General Phone: (212) 688-3770
Admissions Phone: (212) 688-3770
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 688-3770
http://www.neighborhoodplayhouse.org
Neighborhood Playhouse School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Drama And Performing Arts | 27 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Neighborhood Playhouse School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 27 | 1 |
In 2005, Neighborhood Playhouse School had a total enrollment of 85 students (85 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 36% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 36% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 30% |
| New York | 15% |
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| California | 12% |
| Minnesota | 7% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 688-3770
Financial Aid:
Neighborhood Playhouse School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 902900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 688-3770
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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
On-campus library
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