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Circle in the Square Theatre School
Circle in the Square Theatre School admits 8 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to Circle in the Square Theatre School, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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Circle in the Square Theatre School sits in New York proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 20.5% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
10% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves.
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Admissions
Circle in the Square Theatre School does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 8% who got into Circle in the Square Theatre School did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Circle in the Square Theatre School received 1,114 applications and admitted 42 (3.8%), with 3 enrolling.
How Circle in the Square Theatre School compares
| Circle in the Square Theatre School | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 8% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,610 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $39,899 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Circle in the Square Theatre School's median earnings are $39,899 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $25,610 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Circle in the Square Theatre School lists tuition at $25,610 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Circle in the Square Theatre School's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $25,610 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 39 undergraduates, Circle in the Square Theatre School is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Circle in the Square Theatre School?
Circle in the Square Theatre School doesn't look at test scores; its 8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Circle in the Square Theatre School's acceptance rate?
3.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 42 admitted from 1,114 applicants.
How much does Circle in the Square Theatre School cost?
At Circle in the Square Theatre School, published tuition is $25,610 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Circle in the Square Theatre School's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Circle in the Square Theatre School graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $39,899 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New York
- Colgate University — 13.9% admitted
- Columbia University in the City of New York — 4% admitted
- Cornell University — 8.8% admitted
- Barnard College — 8.8% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.