- 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 67 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Ailey School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Ailey School has grown by 9% over five years.
The The Ailey School diversity score of 0.93 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
67 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
67 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
67 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
67 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
20%
8%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
8%
38%
% Hawaiian
7%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
18%
3%
% Unknown races
27%
5%
Diversity Score
0.93
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8571%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
16%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,101
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,341
$4,750
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) , School Administrators
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%.
What is The Ailey School's ranking?
The Ailey School ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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