- Circle in the Square Theatre School is a non-profit, tax exempt drama school associated with Circle in the Square Theatre; it is the only accredited conservatory attached to a Broadway theatre. It offers two 2-year full-time programs: a Professional Theatre Workshop, and a Professional Musical Theatre Workshop.
School Highlights
Circle in the Square Theatre School serves 39 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Acceptance Rate: 8%
- Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Circle in the Square Theatre School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Circle in the Square Theatre School
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1961
Total Faculty
11 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Connecting emotional truth with the power of imagination.
Student Body
The student population of Circle in the Square Theatre School has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Circle in the Square Theatre School diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
39 students
953 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
39 students
528 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
39 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
511 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
27%
37%
% Hawaiian
48%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
35%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013)
$5,500
$5,149
Acceptance Rate
8%
80%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Circle in the Square Theatre School?
The acceptance rate of Circle in the Square Theatre School is 8%, which is lower than the state average of 80%. Circle in the Square Theatre School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Circle in the Square Theatre School's ranking?
Circle in the Square Theatre School ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest completion rates.
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