NewSchool of Architecture & Design San Diego, CA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The NewSchool of Architecture, founded in 1980, is a private, specialized institution. Its campus is located in San Diego. Web Site www.newschoolarch.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 408 Women 126 (30.9%) Men 282 (69.1%) Graduate Students 107 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 79% of 39 applicants were admitted Yes Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $26,463 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 54% Average Freshman Award $21,644 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $40,000
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Quarter Required CAMPUS LIFE San Diego Population 1,338,348 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 21.3% First-Year Students Returning 62.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 10.1% Asian 3.5% Black/African-American 46.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 32.3% White 4.1% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended August 18 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1249 F Street City, State, Zip San Diego, CA 92101-6634 Phone (619) 684-8841 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered newschooladmissions@newschoolarch.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline July 1 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $75 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Recommended for all freshmen Other Portfolio recommended for some freshmen Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 79% of 39 applicants were admitted 58% of 12 applicants were admitted 89% of 27 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $26,463 Room and Board Books and Supplies $2,775 Other Expenses Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 54% 42 (83.3%) of freshmen 34 applicants 34 applicants with financial need 1 aid recipients Average Award $21,644 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 33 aid recipients, average amount $11,125 Received by 29 aid recipients, average amount $3,094 Received by 1 aid recipients 5 (16.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,750 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 56% 282 (68.9%) of undergraduates 247 (87.6%) of applicants 238 applicants with financial need 8 aid recipients Average Award $23,256 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 229 aid recipients, average amount $10,065 Received by 218 aid recipients, average amount $4,567 Received by 2 aid recipients 22 (5.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,610
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 80% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $40,000 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Architecture Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Veterans
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $3,428
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Quarter Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Architecture Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Construction Management Digital Arts Environmental Design/Architecture Game and Interactive Media Design Industrial and Product Design Interior Design
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees None Accelerated program, Independent study Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 15,686 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Construction Management Master's Programs of Study Architecture Construction Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING San Diego Population 1,338,348 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Very large city 1 acre Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 3 miles from campus in San Diego 1 mile from campus in San Diego 2 miles from campus in San Diego Weather Temperature 48.8 average low in January, 77.1 average high in September Rain 42 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance Single student apartments Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Not available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 408 Women 126 (30.9%) Men 282 (69.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 368 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 21.3% Average Age All Graduate Students 107 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 10.1% Asian 3.5% Black/African-American 46.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 32.3% White 4.1% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 62.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Business 20% Other 10% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017