The New School
New York, New York · Private
The New School admitted 63% of 9,148 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 71% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
The New School’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $50 ($75 for international applicants), and The New School accepts the Common App fee waiver. The New School asks for one teacher recommendation and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The New School’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $90,400 a year. After grants, students paid $62,226 on average.
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Quick answers
What is The New School’s acceptance rate?
The New School admitted 63% of applicants: 5,719 of 9,148 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is The New School’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is The New School’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and The New School accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does The New School require?
Besides the application and transcript, The New School asks for one teacher recommendation and a midyear report from your school.
Does The New School have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, The New School asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two essays, 300–400 words each. the common app essay is not required). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Can you use AI on The New School’s essays?
The New School asks that essays not be fully AI-generated.
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