The New School Admissions Information

57%
Acceptance Rate
$50
Application Fee
9,524
Total Applicants
26%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at The New School has a 57% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. The New School has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

57%

Moderately Selective

Application Volume

9,524

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

26%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at The New School has a 57% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at The New School evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$50

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Personal Statement/Essay
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Admission Statistics

9,524 students applied to TNS. Of those, 57% were accepted (5,446 students). Of these 5,446 accepted students, 1,424 chose to enroll.

9,524

Total Applicants

5,446

Students Admitted

1,424

Students Enrolled

57%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
9,524
Admitted
5,446
Enrolled
1,424