College Factual has released it’s Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 and The New School has received a top placement. You can read more about this year’s release or scroll down for details on how your school fared in this year’s analysis.
This page was created to give you an overview of how New School University fared in College Factual’s Best Colleges Rankings.

New School University is #197 out of 2,152 schools analyzed in the 2025 Best Colleges Ranking. This scores The New School among the top 10% of colleges and universities in the country for students!
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This media kit includes highlighted rankings from the following degree levels:
In addition to the top overall ranking, New School University has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
| Ranking Name | Rank | Out Of | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools | 4 | 111 | 96.4% |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools | 3 | 88 | 96.6% |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 | 29 | 89.7% |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 | 17 | 88.2% |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in New York | 3 | 18 | 83.3% |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in New York | 2 | 11 | 81.8% |
In addition to the top overall ranking, New School University has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
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