Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater

340 E 54th Street
New York City, NY 10022
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  • The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre is a professional conservatory for actors in New York City. First operational from 1915 to 1927, the school re-opened in 1928 and has been active ever since.

School Highlights

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater serves 81 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
1928
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff

Student Body

The student population of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater has declined by 5% over five years.
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 136% over five years.
Total Enrollment
81 students
1,129 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
81 students
528 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
519 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
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% Hispanic
2%
23%
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% Black
20%
18%
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% White
n/a
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater and the percentage of White community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Hawaiian
44%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater.
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5%
0.3333%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,125
$7,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2007)
$3,377
$2,625
Acceptance Rate
60%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater and the community college average percent admitted of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater?
The acceptance rate of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is 60%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater's ranking?
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New York County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York County, NY is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New York County, NY is New York Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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