The Ailey School

The Ailey School Overview

The Ailey School is a 2-4 year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New York, NY.

The The Ailey School's tuition & fees is $14,817 for the academic year 2024-2025. 55% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,552.

The school has a total enrollment of 94 and the students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1 (33.33%).

The Ailey School's acceptance rate is 32.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 50.00%.

The Ailey School is accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The Ailey School is $14,817.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,423 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$14,817

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$15,423

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	32.48% Acceptance Rate / 50.00% Yield
Graduation Rate »	84%
Retention Rate	95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	33.33% (3 to 1)
Student Population »	94 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,552

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

The Ailey School does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at The Ailey School
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	No
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	405 W 55th Street, New York, NY 10019-4402
Phone	212-405-9008
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Un-Known

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