The Ailey School
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
The Ailey School
405 W 55th Street, New York, New York 10019
See on MapPhone
(212) 405-9008
Website
www.theaileyschool.edu/Mission Statement
AADF's mission is to further the pioneering work of Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. This performing arts community plays a crucial social role using the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds.
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Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$13,789Out of state
$13,789Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
16%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 16.0% | $7,311 |
| State/local grants | 0.0% | $0 |
| Institutional grants | 16.0% | $5,489 |
| Loans | 16.0% | $8,083 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,656 per year
Books & Supplies
$500 per year
Personal Expenses
$10,752 per year
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Academics
Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
59.94%- Apply 362
- Accepted 217
- Attend 21
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$20Graduate
No informationUndergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
Not applicableHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
78%Male Students
22%Student Ethnicities
- Two Or More Ethnicities50.74%
- Black28.36%
- Caucasian17.91%
- Hispanic/Latino2.99%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
61
Undergraduate students
61
Full Time Students
17%Part Time Students
83%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children