Circle in the Square Theatre School

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $25,000
    4.17% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $28,089
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    8%
    1,012 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    39
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    100%
    2 Graduates

    About

    Circle in the Square Theatre School is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Circle in the Square Theatre School were General Drama & Theater Arts (24 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Circle in the Square Theatre School. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $25,000, which is $8,837 more than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $25,000, which is $8,837 more than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,089.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Circle in the Square Theatre School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $25,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School was $25,000. The cost of tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $8,837 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $28,089
    2024 Value
    4.9%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Circle in the Square Theatre School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,089. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Circle in the Square Theatre School grew by 4.9%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,000
    Room and Board
    $600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Circle in the Square Theatre School was of $15,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    48%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at Circle in the Square Theatre School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 29.4% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Circle in the Square Theatre School received 1,012 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.16% annual growth. Out of those 1,012 applicants, 81 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 8% acceptance rate.

    There were 39 students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2024.

    Circle in the Square Theatre School has an overall enrollment yield of 4.94%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    8%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    81
    Accepted Out of 1,012

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Circle in the Square Theatre School was 8% (81 admissions from 1,012 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 3.77%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 9.16%, while admissions grew by 92.9%.

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    Enrollment

    Circle in the Square Theatre School had a total enrollment of 39 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 39 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Circle in the Square Theatre School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.3% White, 23.1% Two or More Races, 12.8% Black or African American, 5.13% Asian, 2.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.56% Hispanic or Latino.

    Students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Two or More Races Male (8.99%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39 students. The full-time enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 39 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    100%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Circle in the Square Theatre School was 100%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      13 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      9 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      5 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 33.3% White, 23.1% Two or More Races, 12.8% Black or African American, 5.13% Asian, 2.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.56% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 4 more women than men received degrees from Circle in the Square Theatre School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Circle in the Square Theatre School is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Circle in the Square Theatre School is General Drama & Theater Arts (24 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Circle in the Square Theatre School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

    The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    10
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    14
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School, which is 0.714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 0.714 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 1.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    100%
    100% Completion Time
    100%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 100% of students graduating from Circle in the Square Theatre School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      13 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      4 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Circle in the Square Theatre School is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

    4.17% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      12 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      12 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      12 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Circle in the Square Theatre School is white female (12 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (12 degrees).

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