The New School's published cost of attendance is $88,284. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $50,140, middle-income families pay around $56,494, and higher-income families pay approximately $64,738.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $88,284 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,694 |
| Room and Board | $25,337 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,446 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,543 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $58,741 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $50,140 |
| $30–48k | $52,812 |
| $48–75k | $56,494 |
| $75–110k | $59,894 |
| $110k+ | $64,738 |
The New School's published cost of attendance is $88,284. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $50,140, middle-income families pay around $56,494, and higher-income families pay approximately $64,738. Azimuth ranks The New School #1408 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The New School's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal and private loan options. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,266, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $57,040; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,719, median federal debt of $22,266 projects to a monthly payment of about $252 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the New School earn median 4-year earnings of $56,719, placing the institution in the 31.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,610 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The New School in the 12.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The New School #1031 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects The New School's concentration in Visual & Performing Arts. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 476 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,838. The Computer Software program graduates 174 students earning median 4-year earnings of $75,792, and Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management supports 150 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $74,936. Film/Video and Photographic Arts and Music round out the core program portfolio.
