The Ailey School

ailey.org/training

Add Comparison
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,482
    4% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $35,855
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    32.5%
    117 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    94
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    84.2%
    16 Graduates

    About

    The Ailey School is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The Ailey School were General Dance (29 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Ailey School. 92.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.14% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (9 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at The Ailey School is $14,482, which is $−1,681 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The Ailey School is $14,482, which is $1,681 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,855.

    In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending The Ailey School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,482
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Ailey School was $14,482. The cost of tuition at The Ailey School is $−1,681 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

    This chart compares the tuition costs of The Ailey School (in red) with those of other similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Average Net Price

    $35,855
    2024 Value
    15.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 The Ailey School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,855. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The Ailey School grew by 15.2%.

    This chart compares the average net price of The Ailey 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Other Student Expenses

    $13,323
    Room and Board
    $625
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at The Ailey School was of $13,323 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.38% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $625. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

    This chart compares the average student costs at The Ailey School (in red) with that of similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    36%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    55% of undergraduate students at The Ailey School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 31% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at The Ailey 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Admissions

    The Ailey School received 117 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.1% annual growth. Out of those 117 applicants, 38 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 32.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 94 students enrolled at The Ailey School in 2024.

    The Ailey School has an overall enrollment yield of 50%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    32.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    38
    Accepted Out of 117

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Ailey School was 32.5% (38 admissions from 117 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 49.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.1%, while admissions declined by 36.7%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    The Ailey School had a total enrollment of 94 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The Ailey School is 94 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The Ailey School are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at The Ailey School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33% Black or African American, 10.6% Two or More Races, 8.51% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.06% Asian.

    Students enrolled at The Ailey School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.89%) and White Female (9.89%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at The Ailey School in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94 students. The full-time enrollment at The Ailey School is 94 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    95%
    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 The Ailey School was 95%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      31 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      10 enrolled students
    3. White
      8 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at The Ailey School is 33% Black or African American, 10.6% Two or More Races, 8.51% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.06% 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, 9 students (9.57%) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2024, 36 more women than men received degrees from The Ailey School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Ailey School is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The Ailey School is General Dance (29 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Ailey School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (42 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 The Ailey 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 The Ailey School in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 The Ailey School are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 The Ailey 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 The Ailey School are Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    3
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    39
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School, which is 0.0769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Ailey School by degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School in General Dance, which is 0.0769 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School in General Dance, which is 13 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Time to Complete

    86%
    100% Completion Time
    86%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 86% of students graduating from The Ailey School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      9 degrees awarded
    2. White
      4 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at The Ailey School is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

    2.38% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      20 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races Female
      12 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Ailey School is black or african american female (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (12 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image