The New School: what international applicants need

What are The New School's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The New School has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is The New School's acceptance rate?

63.5% for students who started in fall 2024: The New School admitted 6,238 of its 9,828 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The New School require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. The New School is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is The New School's application fee for international students?

The New School's application fee is $75 for international applicants: $25 more than the $50 US applicants pay.

Does The New School accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. The New School accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does The New School accept?

The New School lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does The New School accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests The New School accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does The New School require?

The New School requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The New School require the Common App personal essay?

No. The New School doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does The New School have?

2,253 of The New School's 6,591 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 34.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The New School cost for international students?

The New School's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $58,694, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $25,337. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $88,429 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source