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The New School is a prominent university in New York City located mostly around Greenwich Village. It was established in the year 1919. It was earlier known as the New School for Social Research and then became the New School University. The university was rechristened The New School in 2005. The university offers a variety of degrees and certificates to its students. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Some of its notable alumni are Mario Puzo, writer of ‘The Godfather’; Madeline L'Engle, writer of ‘A Wrinkle in Time’; and Eleanor Roosevelt, former first-lady of the U.S.
The New School is in a large city, in New York, NY. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at The New School earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, music, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
The New School does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 500 to 620 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 610.
Some professors at The New School are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
The New School, in 2007-2008, had 9,659 students (8,423 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
The New School
66 W 12th Street
New York, NY 10011-8603
General Phone: (212) 229-5600
http://www.newschool.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 732 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, international relations, sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, history |
| Design | 692 | fashion design, design and applied arts, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design, illustration, industrial design |
| Business and Management | 390 | fashion merchandising, business management, human resources, non-profit management, organizational behavior, human resources development |
| Media | 181 | mass communication, media studies |
| Music | 172 | music performance, jazz, music theory and composition |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 107 | drama, acting, directing, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 75 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Fine Arts | 67 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 54 | photography |
| Architecture and Planning | 34 | architecture, environmental design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 28 | philosophy |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Medical Administration | 15 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for The New School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,144 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 880 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 413 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 63 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, The New School had a total enrollment of 9,659 students (8,423 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 23% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 18% |
| California | 10% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The New School offers campus housing for 1,648 of its 8,423 (full-time) students.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,692 | 2,917 | 51% | 1,085 | 37% |
| Men | 1,588 | 840 | 53% | 319 | 38% |
| Women | 4,104 | 2,077 | 51% | 766 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,700 |
| Room and board | $ 13,071 |
| Room charge | $ 12,260 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,164 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,412 |
Financial Aid:
The New School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2066200)
The New School has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $122,866 | 22 | $108,955 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $88,443 | 52 | $87,776 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $70,419 | 74 | $71,298 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $67,566 | 9 | $57,550 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 177 | $86,654 | 157 | $81,244 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Environmental Design/Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The New School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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