The Ailey School

www.theaileyschool.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,519

2022 Average Net Price

$25,815

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

7.46%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

59.9%

362 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

85.7%

30 Graduates

About

The Ailey School is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The Ailey School were General Dance (20 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 34 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Ailey School. 85.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (5 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Ailey School is $13,519, which is $837 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Ailey School was 7.46%, corresponding to 5 out of the 67 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at The Ailey School is $13,519, which is $837 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,815.

In 2022, 20% of undergraduate students attending The Ailey School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,519

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at The Ailey School was $13,519. The cost of tuition at The Ailey School is $837 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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

Average Net Price

$25,815

2022 Value

In 2022 The Ailey School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,815.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$12,243

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Ailey School was of $12,243 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.82% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

20% of undergraduate students at The Ailey School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 60% with respect to 2021, when 50% 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.

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.

7.46%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Ailey School was 7.46%, which represents 5 out of the 67 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

The Ailey School received 362 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 670% annual growth. Out of those 362 applicants, 217 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.9% acceptance rate.

There were 67 students enrolled at The Ailey School in 2022.

The Ailey School has an overall enrollment yield of 9.68%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

217

Accepted Out of 362

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Ailey School was 59.9% (217 admissions from 362 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 68.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 670%, while admissions grew by 578%.

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.

Enrollment

The Ailey School had a total enrollment of 67 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at The Ailey School is 67 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 28.4% Black or African American, 17.9% White, 11.9% Two or More Races, and 2.99% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at The Ailey School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.9%), followed by White Female (16.4%) and Black or African American Male (7.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Ailey School in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67 students. The full-time enrollment at The Ailey School is 67 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.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

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 The Ailey School was 89%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
19 enrolled students
White
12 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Ailey School is 28.4% Black or African American, 17.9% White, 11.9% Two or More Races, and 2.99% 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.

Graduates

In 2022, 24 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 (5 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 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 (20 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 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 (34 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 (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 The Ailey School in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (34 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 The Ailey School are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at The Ailey School are Visual & Performing Arts (34 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 The Ailey 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 The Ailey School are Visual & Performing Arts (34 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 The Ailey School.

General Dance

Most Common (2022)

20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Ailey School was General Dance with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at The Ailey School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School, which is 0.172 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (29).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School in General Dance, which is 0.172 times less than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 29 degrees were awarded to men at The Ailey School in General Dance, which is 5.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 53% of students graduating from The Ailey School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at The Ailey School is Female and Asian (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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.33% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Ailey School is black or african american (5 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

2.94% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Ailey School is black or african american female (4 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$980k

2022 Salaries

4.46%

decline from 2021

In 2022, The Ailey School paid a median of $980k in salaries, a 4.46% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 62.2% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.1% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

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