Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
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.
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.
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Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
340 E 54th Street
New York City, NY 10022-5017
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