4,291
Students
23,960
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
50%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Parsons School of Design
Overview
Parsons School of Design is a Comprehensive institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
72 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
United States
New York, NY 10011
United States
Contact
Ms. Erin Stine
Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Parsons School of Design
Email: stinee@newschool.edu
Phone: 212-229-8989
Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Parsons School of Design
Email: stinee@newschool.edu
Phone: 212-229-8989
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture Related |
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| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,825
Applied
2,445
Accepted
4,291
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,688
Females Applied
1,872
Females Accepted
51%
Male Admissions
1,137
Males Applied
573
Males Accepted
50%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.42
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
| Other requirements: | Online application, Parsons Challenge portfolio, artist statement |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 15th | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | March 15th | Yes |
| Transfer | April 1st | December 20th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 601 | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 606 | 540 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
46,820
Fees
1,100
Full-time student fees
15,000
Room & board
16,250
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,960
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,388
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,255
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,281
Avg. Loan Aid
7,449
Avg. Grant Aid
16,503
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
79%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,291
Total Undergrad students
44%
International Students
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.66% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4% |
| White or Caucasian | 23.98% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 12.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
| Two or more races | 2.78% |
| Other | 2.71% |
Gender
Male (21.58%)
Female (78.42%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 25% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Block party, Bell Hooks + Jill Soloway at the New School and Frank Stella at the Parsons Table
Block party, Bell Hooks + Jill Soloway at the New School and Frank Stella at the Parsons Table
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour security desk personnel
24-hour security desk personnel
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
Faculty
993
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 159
Part-time - 834
Male - 459
Female - 534