The New School-College of Performing Arts SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
New School College of Performing Arts is test-optional, but with admission near the middle of selectivity, strong scores can still help you stand out academically. If your GPA is around or below the 3.34 average, treat the SAT or ACT as a chance to add one more clear strength alongside your artistic work.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
The New School-College of Performing Arts facts and stats
The New School-College of Performing Arts is an urban institution with about 500 undergraduates. New School College of Performing Arts has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 51%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.
New York, NY
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Key The New School-College of Performing Arts application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
November 11
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
January 15
Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to New School College of Performing Arts, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer and fall for retakes, with October as the safest last fall retake for scores to arrive by the November 11 Early Action deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
New School College of Performing Arts is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $57,372, and the average merit award is $21,069. About 33% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 1.
New School College of Performing Arts has an estimated total cost of attendance of $84,312, including $57,372 in tuition and fees and $26,940 for room and board. About 33% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $28,149. Merit awards average $21,069, which can significantly reduce the amount families pay out of pocket.
Student life at The New School-College of Performing Arts
32% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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