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College Info
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- Type
- private
Official website
www.newschool.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
New School For Social Research
The New School for Social Research (NS) is a private, independent, coeducational institution located in New York City. Founded in 1919, it is one of the oldest private institutions in the city. The university is known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research, with a focus on the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. NS offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional studies and continuing education courses. The university is also home to several research centers and initiatives, including the Center for Social Media and Politics, the Center for the Study of Children and Families, and the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America.
Last full enrichment: 7 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #22 · 2026Times Higher Education #22 · 2025Times Higher Education #240 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 10 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
10/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
6/10
City safety (heuristic)
10/10
Social scene
Weather: Humid summers, cold winters
Living costs: Very high
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
13,000 students (4,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 10 acres
Location: New York, United States
Climate: Humid summers, cold winters
Very high
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 60%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 60%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.65, p25=3.45, p75=3.84 (n=2)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school