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The Ailey School

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 39
Student to faculty ratio 3 to 1
Acceptance rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in New York, New York, The Ailey School is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The Ailey School is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, 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 3-to-1, The Ailey School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: National Association of Schools of Dance
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,789

Cost of attendance at The Ailey School in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,789

Cost of attendance at The Ailey School in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $15,598

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Ailey School students who enrolled in 2018 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 The Ailey School students is 55.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

55.9%

  • African American 33.3% 3 students
  • white 50.0% 2 students
  • International Students 68.8% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

The Ailey School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

The Ailey School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization