About The New School

Founded in 1985, The New School. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,106 full time undergraduate students, and 3,195 full time graduate students.

The The New School Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 421 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The New School include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate60%
Application Deadline15-Nov
Application Fee50
SAT Range1030-1280
ACT Range23-28

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 18 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

87% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The New School.

1%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
51%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
37%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
1%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
92%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
8%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
12%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
88%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
12%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
1%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
1%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
35%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
43%
“We only party on weekends”
21%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
49%
“There might be people who do”
32%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
1%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
51%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
46%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
37%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
1%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
92%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
8%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
12%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
88%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
12%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
1%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
1%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
35%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
43%
“We only party on weekends”
21%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
49%
“There might be people who do”
32%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    96 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    83 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    103 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    115 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    115 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    115 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    116 Students rated local services 4.7 stars. 78 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    116 Students rated academics 3.6 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

The New School REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of The New School?

62 Students rated The New School

Kayla - 11/20/2024

Parsons the School of Design is very unique in the way that you can register for a vast selection of classes to meet the requirements for your major. While this freedom may seem overwhelming, you understand and learn to appreciate the ability to explore creative fields in areas tailored to your interests. The professors at The New School are extremely talented and expect students to meet their creative, well-versed, and intentional approaches to art and design. There aren't many active student organizations, but the ones that are operating hold regular meetings and events to engage their members and foster community involvement. Admin often takes their time in responding or making you aware of success resources, but the Academic Advisors are readily available and offer amazing help.

Ashley - 05/24/2021

Great school but highly expensive. You might need an attorney to check where all your funds are for and what you are being charged for because it can get pretty scary in the Financial Aid office. Check them out. The University is it's own Gem but im not sure if it's as diverse as they portray themselves to be.

JaiOlivia - 07/07/2020

The New School is a very good school to learn and enhance your skills and technique of your craft or your academic virtue.

Hannah - 06/23/2020

The New School is a great place to learn new skills, expand your social circle, and apply for internships. The classes (excluding lecture halls) are quite small so it's easy to create close relationships with your professors (important if you want recommendations for future jobs/internships!). Moreover, the buildings are spread throughout the middle of the city so you can easily visit a wide array of locations including new restaurants, museums, clothing shops, and thrift stores. The school also prompts you to attend multiple career fairs and speaker conferences so you can go beyond learning in just the classroom. However, you won't find a greek life or strong campus identity as people tend to stick with their groups of friends. It's also important to note that since it is New York City, it's quite expensive for housing and other necessities! Overall, I love attending the New School; although, I do feel FOMO when I see my friends at other universities going to club socials and frat parties.

The New School FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The New School?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The New School is 60%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The most I have gotten out of this school is the respect. The learning is a one on one basis. the teachers really care and push you to do your best. Not alot of school do that due to the fact. College is about doing things your self. learing on your own. the sports are very good. We have alot of supporters, even when we lose. This college has had a good impact on my life and the decsioins i choose while living.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They are an inquisitive and enthusiastic group who I love learning with, getting to know, many of whom have become my friends.

    Read all 27 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The curriculum at the school is somewhat outdated, which creates a bit of controversy as the programs are geared toward replicating current industry situations.

    Read all 19 answers

  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The expensive is so frustrating. It is a very expensive school and trying to find ways to pay for it is a very difficult and trying process.

    Read all 18 answers

  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Very liberal.

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  7. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I really like being here at TNS. The people are friendly, there is departmental and academic support, and our teachers are always willing to go the extra mile to connect with their students to ensure that the material they are being taught will impact them in daily life. One thing I think the New School does well is unite it's students. Though many come from different backgrounds, programs at TNS (from organizations like Musical Theater and TNS Outdoors to frequent lectures from guest speakers) aim to bring together people with simliar views and opinions for a chance to learn from each other. Since this school doesn't have any sports teams, "school pride" is routed through to award winning professors and alumni who are out in the field, working towards changing the world. In the same way that TNS is not a typical college, it also does not have a typical campus. To have New York City at your finger tips is the dream of many of the students coming in from around the world. The city's vast wealth of resources and opportunities enable even the wildest of ideas to take form.

    Read all 16 answers

  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    This isn't really anything that I wish I knew before I came to the school. So far my experience has been great.

    Read all 15 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you appreciate small classes and a creative approach to learning and have a degree of self motivation, this school is for you.

    Read all 13 answers

  10. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about The New School is freedom. I'm able to create my own degree program if I so choose. I am responsible for what I learn and how. My professors respect me, my work, and will work with me in bettering myself and achieving my goals.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The amazing design of the actual buildings. The freedom in class selection. And supportive staff. They great fun classes

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who knows what they do and is more than willing and able to stay up all night, and work harder than they had ever imagined they could in order to get to that place is the only type of person who would be able to gradute from Parsons. There is an immense amount of people who do not realise this and either fail or drop out when they realize they true amount of dedication and persistance is needed in order to succeed in the program.

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  13. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Within the division of Parsons School of Design at the New School, the students usually are artists, who vary in style and appearance. A general stereotype or perspective of the student body at Parsons is artsty, hippy and unique individuals. This classification isnt a negative stereotype as it is close to accurate, where everyone fits in their own skin and style at The New School.

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  14. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The New School focuses on expanding one's ideas and concepts of design as compared to other schools which focus solely on technical skills. At the end of the day, most anyone can learn how to use a sewing machine. However, it is what one makes that sets one designer apart from the other.

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  15. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    They shoot "Project Runway" at Parsons. Yuck.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are soo many to be honest, too much to list but I'll list the ones I am affiliated or contributed to in the past, they are: the New Black, New School student government and Afro-futurism.

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics at the New School is very competitive, stimulating, the classes are small in comparison to larger institutions (17:1 ration with the professor) which I confidently prefer and learning is face paced.

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  18. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    Honestly, I went to another college first that I thought would be the perfect school and it really wasn't. I had always considered the New School but I wasn't sure if it was the right fit. I've always wanted to live in New York City, and I was trying to find a school that would fit me. Once I saw the amazing courses that Lang had, I knew there wasn't another option.

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  19. What do people really wear to class?

    Anything and everything.Everyone has a distinct personality and nobody ever feels embarrassed by what is right for them!

    Read all 4 answers

  20. Do you feel like you changed a lot?

    Definitely. Moving to New York City all the way from the other side of the world with no relatives here has pushed me to learn to be more independant

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  21. How often should I phone home? Is once a day too much?

    This is actually something that I still struggle with. I think once a day is perfect because you check in, and let them know you're okay. Some people say every other day or every couple of days, but I disagree with that. I think it is important to keep in touch with your parents and make sure they know what's going on with you.

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Student Body

Students

74%

female

26%

male

7,106

Total Undergrad Enrollment

3,195

Total Grad Students

50%

Out-Of-State

15%

In-State

35%

International

Organizations

34

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

16%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
33%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending The New School receive some sort of financial aid. 26% were awarded federal grants. While 41% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$45,535

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,589

Books and Supplies

$18,420

Room and Board

65,544

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$30,634
$30 - $48K
$31,664
$48 - $75K
$35,586
$75 - $110K
$42,599
$110K & UP
$46,613

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