The Ailey School

www.theaileyschool.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$14,482
4% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$35,855
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
32.5%
117 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
94
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
84.2%
16 Graduates

About

The Ailey School is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The Ailey School were General Dance (29 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Ailey School. 92.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.14% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (9 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Ailey School is $14,482, which is $366 more than the national average for ($14,116).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The Ailey School is $14,482, which is $366 more than the national average for ($14,116).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,855.

In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending The Ailey School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,482
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Ailey School was $14,482. The cost of tuition at The Ailey School is $366 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($14,116).

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Average Net Price

$35,855
2024 Value
15.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 The Ailey School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,855. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The Ailey School grew by 15.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$13,323
Room and Board
$625
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Ailey School was of $13,323 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.38% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $625. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

55%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at The Ailey School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 31% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

The Ailey School received 117 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.1% annual growth. Out of those 117 applicants, 38 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 32.5% acceptance rate.

There were 94 students enrolled at The Ailey School in 2024.

The Ailey School has an overall enrollment yield of 50%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

32.5%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
38
Accepted Out of 117

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Ailey School was 32.5% (38 admissions from 117 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 49.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.1%, while admissions declined by 36.7%.

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Enrollment

The Ailey School had a total enrollment of 94 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The Ailey School is 94 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The Ailey School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Ailey School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33% Black or African American, 10.6% Two or More Races, 8.51% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.06% Asian.

Students enrolled at The Ailey School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.89%) and White Female (9.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Ailey School in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94 students. The full-time enrollment at The Ailey School is 94 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

95%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Ailey School was 95%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    31 enrolled students
  2. Two or More Races
    10 enrolled students
  3. White
    8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Ailey School is 33% Black or African American, 10.6% Two or More Races, 8.51% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.06% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9 students (9.57%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 36 more women than men received degrees from The Ailey School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Ailey School is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The Ailey School is General Dance (29 degrees awarded).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Ailey School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

The most specialized majors at The Ailey School in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

The most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
39
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School, which is 0.0769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School in General Dance, which is 0.0769 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School in General Dance, which is 13 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

86%
100% Completion Time
86%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 86% of students graduating from The Ailey School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    9 degrees awarded
  2. White
    4 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Ailey School is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

2.38% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    8 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    4 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races Female
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Ailey School is black or african american female (8 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (4 degrees).

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