The New School's Parsons School of Design
One of five colleges affiliated with The New School, Parsons School of Design is a college of art and design in New York City. Parsons is home to five schools of Art & Design History, Media, Constructed Environments, Design Strategies, and Fashion conferring degrees and certificates in over 50 artistic fields of study. In addition to classroom space, the Parsons campus features the Making Center, a space comprising studio facilities, photo labs, and metalworking shops. Throughout the year, Parsons presents exhibitions of student projects at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1255
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
10,389
Total Number of Undergrads
7,125
Classroom Sizes
0
100
90%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $47,276
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,576
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$18,600
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| Books and Supplies | $1589
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,477
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,923
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,776
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,859
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,872
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
43
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boston
Miami
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
86%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,100
What Students Are Saying
3.23
Average Rating
Parsons is one of the best non-traditional design schools in the country, focusing on intense collaboration with your peers and external partners. The school is very competitive, though welcomes students with sharp, creative minds that are not afraid to initiate change. Parsons design will force you to explore the limits of design in theory and practice in a challenging atmosphere.
Elizabeth from Greeley, CO
Parsons is perfect for aspiring artists/designers who want to understand design innovatively.
Known for their always changing curriculum, Parsons is really helpful for students who need a fresh idea and want to be ahead of the curve.
Although Parsons is widely known, it is also quite disorganized at times, which can be annoying but it is bearable!
Known for their always changing curriculum, Parsons is really helpful for students who need a fresh idea and want to be ahead of the curve.
Although Parsons is widely known, it is also quite disorganized at times, which can be annoying but it is bearable!
Xylina from Austin, TX
Parsons is really geared towards creative people. You don't need talent to go here, just potential. You must always be willing to learn and have an open mind.
Alexis from Merced, CA
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