Circle in the Square Theatre School

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,500

4.65% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$31,119

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

7.69%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

10.6%

292 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

100%

3 Graduates

About

Circle in the Square Theatre School is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2022, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Circle in the Square Theatre School were General Drama & Theater Arts (15 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 15 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Circle in the Square Theatre School. 46.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (11 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $22,500, which is $9,818 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Circle in the Square Theatre School was 7.69%, corresponding to 4 out of the 52 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $22,500, which is $9,818 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,119.

In 2022, 74% of undergraduate students attending Circle in the Square Theatre School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,500

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School was $22,500. The cost of tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $9,818 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Circle in the Square Theatre School (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,119

2022 Value

In 2022 Circle in the Square Theatre School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,119.

This chart compares the average net price of Circle in the Square Theatre School (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$13,200

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Circle in the Square Theatre School was of $13,200 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 30.8% between 2021 and 2022.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Circle in the Square Theatre School (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Circle in the Square Theatre School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 15.9% with respect to 2021, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Circle in the Square Theatre School (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.69%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Circle in the Square Theatre School was 7.69%, which represents 4 out of the 52 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Circle in the Square Theatre School received 292 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 363% annual growth. Out of those 292 applicants, 31 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 10.6% acceptance rate.

There were 43 students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2022.

Circle in the Square Theatre School has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

10.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 292

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Circle in the Square Theatre School was 10.6% (31 admissions from 292 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 33.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 363%, while admissions grew by 47.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Circle in the Square Theatre School (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Circle in the Square Theatre School had a total enrollment of 43 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 43 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 51.2% White, 18.6% Two or More Races, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 6.98% Black or African American, and 2.33% Asian.

Students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Two or More Races Female (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43 students. The full-time enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 43 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Circle in the Square Theatre School (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2022 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%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Circle in the Square Theatre School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
22 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 51.2% White, 18.6% Two or More Races, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 6.98% Black or African American, and 2.33% Asian. 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.

Graduates

In 2022, 1 fewer 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 (11 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Circle in the Square Theatre School is General Drama & Theater Arts (15 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 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 (15 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 (92,580 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,338 people), Other managers (75,955 people), Other designers (56,534 people), and Postsecondary teachers (55,898 people).

The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School are Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Circle in the Square Theatre School.

General Drama & Theater Arts

Most Common (2022)

15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Circle in the Square Theatre School was General Drama & Theater Arts with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Circle in the Square Theatre School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School, which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 1.14 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 0.875 times less than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Circle in the Square Theatre School is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Circle in the Square Theatre School is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
6 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Circle in the Square Theatre School is white female (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5 degrees).

Operations

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$245k - Federal
$9k - State
$34.3k - Local

As of 2022, Circle in the Square Theatre School received $245k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9k from state grants and contracts, and $34.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$559k

2022 Salaries

6.38%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Circle in the Square Theatre School paid a median of $559k in salaries, a 6.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.16% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 20.2% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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