by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for The New School, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at The New School came in at $58,694 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,521; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,173 |
| Fees | $1,521 |
| Total | $58,694 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does The New School cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how The New School tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, The New School sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the The New School Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at The New School has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,122 |
| Two Years Ago | $52,926 |
| One Year Ago | $54,910 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,173 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at New School University has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 4.1%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $61,112 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.89%, which puts the figure next year near $60,979.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $60,979 |
| In 2 Years | $63,353 |
| In 3 Years | $65,820 |
| In 4 Years | $68,383 |
| In 5 Years | $71,046 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $258,535.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at The New School, check out the The New School Financial Aid page.
