- Founded in 1958, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the largest modern dance company in the United States. Based in New York City, the company was founded by Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Alvin Ailey, a noted choreographer and dancer.
School Highlights
The Ailey School serves 35 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The Ailey School
(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
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
Student Body
The student population of The Ailey School has declined by 58% over five years.
The The Ailey School diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
35 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
35 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
519 students
# 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
% Asian
30%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
15%
38%
% Hawaiian
10%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
40%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5588%
0.3333%
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
30%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,341
$5,152
Acceptance Rate
68%
74%
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 The Ailey School?
The acceptance rate of The Ailey School is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
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