The Ailey School

The Ailey School is a small private non-profit higher education located in New York, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 94. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 32% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 32% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $29,508 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $24,453. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $22,782. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.