The New School-College of Performing Arts
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The New School-College of Performing Arts, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

61
%
Acceptance rate
3.23
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The New School-College of Performing Arts?

61%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, New School Performing Arts accepted 61% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,042 people applied and 676 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
349 / 609 (57%)
Men
280 / 433 (65%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at The New School-College of Performing Arts:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at The New School-College of Performing Arts, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The New School-College of Performing Arts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things New School Performing Arts considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The New School-College of Performing Arts?

3.23
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended The New School-College of Performing Arts as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.23.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
21%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
7%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The New School-College of Performing Arts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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