Newschool of Architecture and Design
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. median debt is moderately high; freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $55,100 within 10 years; 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Newschool of Architecture and Design is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, California with approximately 182 undergraduate students enrolled. Newschool of Architecture and Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $52,570 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $55,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 51% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate mean roughly half of students who start never finish, which is a serious red flag worth digging into before committing. On the positive side, the small enrollment (212 students) likely means more personalized attention, and graduates who do finish earn a median of $55,100 a decade out, which is a reasonable return for an architecture-focused career. Worth considering only if you've visited, spoken to current students, and have a clear plan to stay engaged — this is not a school where you can afford to drift.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (182 undergraduates).
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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.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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