Parsons School of Design

(Parsons)

New York, NYPrivateArt & DesignAdmissions

Parsons School of Design is a world-renowned art and design school in New York City, part of The New School university. Its location in the heart of Manhattan's fashion and design districts provides direct access to industry leaders, and its alumni include some of the most influential designers in fashion, interior design, and graphic arts.

Notable Alumni

Tom Ford (fashion designer and filmmaker)•Marc Jacobs (iconic fashion designer)•Donna Karan (founder of DKNY)

At a Glance

Acceptance Rate

39%

SAT (Optional)

1100–1300

Avg GPA

3.30

Enrollment

4.2K

Setting

Urban

Founded

1896

Cost

Tuition$56K

Room & Board$20K

Est. Annual Total$76K

Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.

Top Programs & National Ranking

Art & Design#8

Architecture#45

Film / Media#53

Communications / Journalism#59

Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.

Highlights

✦NYC fashion design hub

✦Part of The New School

✦Industry connections

Safety

Campus SafetySafe

The New School provides security officers with ID checks, lockers, and surveillance across its Manhattan buildings. Very little reported campus crime despite the urban setting.

Neighborhood SafetySafe

Parsons buildings are in Greenwich Village and the Flatiron area, among the safer Manhattan neighborhoods with heavy foot traffic.

Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.