- 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 (2026)
- 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)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
11 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
39 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
39 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
58 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% 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%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
35%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013)
$5,500
$5,152
Acceptance Rate
8%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
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 78%. 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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