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Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater

New York City, NY·Private nonprofit·71 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 71 students.

71%
Accept
71
Students
$33,096
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is a private nonprofit institution located in New York City, New York with approximately 71 undergraduate students enrolled. Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $33,096 per year.

Worth considering if you're serious about professional actor training in New York City — with just 71 undergrads, you're getting an intensely focused, conservatory-style experience rather than a traditional college. The 71% acceptance rate means it's selective but not impossible, and the $12,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low for a NYC arts program, which is a real financial bright spot. That said, at $33,096/year net price, you're paying a premium for a highly specialized credential, so go in clear-eyed that this path is built for the stage, not a fallback.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,400
Avg Net Price
$33,096
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White32%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino24%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (71 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater

340 E 54th Street

New York City, NY 10022-5017

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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