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Newschool of Architecture and Design

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 61%
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in San Diego, California, Newschool of Architecture and Design is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Newschool of Architecture and Design operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

Newschool of Architecture and Design is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Newschool of Architecture and Design emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Newschool of Architecture and Design is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Newschool of Architecture and Design do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,427

Cost of attendance at Newschool of Architecture and Design in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,427

Cost of attendance at Newschool of Architecture and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Newschool of Architecture and Design received on average $6,934 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,934
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 53% $1,922 $30,758
Other Federal Grant 16 53% $3,447 $55,158
State Grant/Scholarships 10 33% $3,254 $32,540
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 23 77% $3,724 $85,654
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 83% $6,934 $173,352

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Newschool of Architecture and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Newschool of Architecture and Design students is 53.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.4%.

53.7%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 46.1% 6 students
  • hispanic 44.4% 8 students
  • International Students 78.6% 11 students

Service Offerings

Newschool of Architecture and Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Newschool of Architecture and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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