Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $88,284. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $58,694 |
| Housing & meals | $29,874 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $2,840 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,424 |
| Total cost of attendance | $88,284 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
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The New School net price compared with other New York colleges
The New School has the 156th-lowest average net price of 157 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | The Juilliard School | $43,571 | 93% | $37,827 |
| 150 | Fordham University | $44,338 | 82% | $85,569 |
| 151 | New York School of Interior Design | $45,271 | 69% | $48,041 |
| 152 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | $47,181 | — | $111,027 |
| 153 | Yeshiva University | $49,965 | 83% | $71,353 |
| 154 | Manhattan School of Music | $51,754 | 78% | $26,878 |
| 155 | Pratt Institute-Main | $52,659 | 74% | $54,295 |
| 156 | The New School | $58,741 | 69% | $52,901 |
| 157 | Webb Institute | $73,043 | 88% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New York colleges →
Why The New School costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New School | 63% | $58,741 | 69% | $52,901 | This school |
| Hofstra University | 68% | $34,176 | 69% | $69,039 | |
| Adelphi University | 66% | $30,783 | 67% | $75,482 | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 63% | $36,228 | 84% | $102,051 | |
| Touro University | 61% | $29,627 | 72% | $53,419 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
The New School would cost you $24,565 more per year than Hofstra University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at The New School, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$12,154).
- Hofstra University gives aided families $6,905 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | The New School | Hofstra University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $58,694 | $57,660 | +$1,034 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,000 | +$300 |
| Housing & meals | $29,874 | $17,720 | +$12,154 |
| Personal & travel | $2,840 | $2,050 | +$790 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,424 | −$7,806 | +$3,382 |
| Sticker price | $88,284 | $70,624 | +$17,660 |
| Average grants | −$29,543 | −$36,448 | +$6,905 |
| You pay | $58,741 | $34,176 | +$24,565 |
“+” means The New School costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
The New School cost questions
How much is tuition at The New School?
Tuition and fees are $58,694 a year.
What is the total cost of attending The New School?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $88,284 a year.
What do families actually pay at The New School?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $58,741 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $50,140; $48–75k pay $56,494; $110k+ pay $64,738.
How much debt do The New School graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,498, and 5.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to The New School overview