The New School
New York, NY · Private Nonprofit
Popular programs at The New School
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design and Applied Arts. | 476 | |
| 2 | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 174 | |
| 3 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | 150 | |
| 4 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 107 | |
| 5 | Music. | 95 | |
| 6 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 90 | |
| 7 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 83 | |
| 8 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 80 | |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies. | 58 | |
| 10 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 55 | |
| 11 | Psychology, General. | 51 | |
| 12 | Literature. | 49 | |
| 13 | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 34 | |
| 14 | International/Globalization Studies. | 20 | |
| 15 | Economics. | 16 | |
| 16 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 10 | |
| 17 | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 10 | |
| 18 | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 9 | |
| 19 | Anthropology. | 9 | |
| 20 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The New School?
The New School has an acceptance rate of 63% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for The New School?
SAT score data for The New School is not currently published.
How much does The New School cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at The New School is approximately $58,741 per year.
What is the graduation rate at The New School?
4-year graduation rate data for The New School is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.