Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre is a professional conservatory for actors in New York City. First operational from 1915 to 1927, the school re-opened in 1928 and has been active ever since. It is the birthplace of the Meisner technique of acting, named for American actor and acting teacher Sanford Meisner.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Average net price: $40,023
- Undergraduate enrollment: 71
- Graduation rate (150%): 44%
- Student to faculty ratio: 4:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $29,382
- Median earnings (8 years): $19,272
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: New York City, NY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater include Dramatic.
- Dramatic (23 bachelor's)
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater students from families earning $48,001 to $75,000 pay about $29,636 a year after aid.
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $29,636
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $36,556
- In-state tuition and fees: $19,000
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,000
- Books and supplies: $400
- Off-campus room and board: $16,515
- Off-campus with family: $10,543
- Typical cost of attendance: $19,400
- Sticker vs net gap: -10630%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 17%
- Federal loan recipients: 45%
- Average federal loan: $11,167
Admissions
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater admits 53% of applicants. Of students admitted, 38% enrolled.
- Applications: 15
- Admitted: 8
- Enrolled: 3
- Yield (first-choice signal): 38%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 71
- Women: 52%
- Part-time undergraduates: 0%
- Age 25 and older: 44%
- Graduation rate: 44%
- Come back after freshman year: 40%
Faculty and campus
- Student to faculty: 4:1
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater acceptance rate? Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater admits 53% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater cost? Students from families earning $48,001 to $75,000 pay about $29,636 a year after aid. Average net price is $40,023.
What majors does Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater offer? Popular programs include Dramatic.
What is the average salary after Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,382 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater official site: see the campus website.