Circle in the Square Theatre School

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,000

6.67% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,537

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

7.69%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

3.77%

1,114 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

100%

2 Graduates

About

Circle in the Square Theatre School is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. N/A

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Circle in the Square Theatre School. 93.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.67% awarded men. N/A

The median undergraduate tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $24,000, which is $10,188 more than the national average for ($13,813).

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.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $24,000, which is $10,188 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,537.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending Circle in the Square Theatre School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School was $24,000. The cost of tuition at Circle in the Square Theatre School is $10,188 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$29,537

2023 Value

5.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Circle in the Square Theatre School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,537. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Circle in the Square Theatre School grew by 5.08%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Circle in the Square Theatre School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31.1% with respect to 2022, when 74% 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 1,114 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 282% annual growth. Out of those 1,114 applicants, 42 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 3.77% acceptance rate.

There were 50 students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2023.

Circle in the Square Theatre School has an overall enrollment yield of 7.14%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

3.77%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 1,114

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Circle in the Square Theatre School was 3.77% (42 admissions from 1,114 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 10.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 282%, while admissions grew by 35.5%.

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.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Circle in the Square Theatre School in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Circle in the Square Theatre School had a total enrollment of 50 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 50 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 56% White, 14% Two or More Races, 12% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Asian.

Students enrolled at Circle in the Square Theatre School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.4%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Two or More Races Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50 students. The full-time enrollment at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 50 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%

2023 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 (2023)

White
28 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students
Black or African American
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Circle in the Square Theatre School is 56% White, 14% Two or More Races, 12% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% 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 2023, 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 (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at Circle in the Square Theatre School in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 2023).

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 2023).

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 (2023)

15 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School, which is 0.0714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 0.0714 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Circle in the Square Theatre School in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 14 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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.