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Admission & Aid

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Ready to unlock your creative potential? You’ve come to the right place. 

Parsons welcomes applications from those who are eager to pursue an education that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and global perspectives. 

Here you’ll find information about visiting, applying to, and attending our school. Our admission team is here to help.

80%

of Parsons students received institutional financial aid (2020-2021)

35%

international students

50

U.S. states represented among applicants

How to Apply

Choose a link below to learn more about the application process, including step-by-step instructions for each of our three degree levels.
  • Undergraduate

    Undergraduate

    Whether you are applying as a domestic or an international student, you can find information to help guide your next steps, including tips for creating an ideal portfolio and connecting with admission counselors.

  • Graduate

    Graduate

    We offer resources to guide you through the application process as a domestic or international graduate applicant. Topics covered include application and portfolio guidelines and connecting with admission counselors.

Tuition & Financial Aid

To help you plan for the investment of a university education, we’ve brought together information about tuition and other costs with details on financial aid, including scholarships.
  • Tuition & Fees

    Tuition at Parsons varies by program and may be a flat rate or a per-credit rate, depending on your program and registration. You can learn more about tuition costs, fees, and living expenses for degree-seeking students.

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    The New School provides a comprehensive program of financial aid services including significant institutional scholarship support based on both merit and need.

Welcoming All Students

  • Transfer Students

    Transfer Students

    If you're looking to make a change and are seeking an interdisciplinary and rigorous design education, Parsons might be the right fit for you. Our admissions and financial aid offices are ready to help you navigate the transition to our top-ranked school.

  • International Students

    International Students

    Parsons’ community of students, faculty, and staff come from around the world. International students — more than a third of our student body — bring fresh perspective and global context to our work here. Our office answers questions about English language requirements, foreign transcripts, visas, and more.

  • Visiting Students

    Visiting Students

    Students visiting from overseas bring new ideas and creative practice to the classroom. If you are interested in complementing your current degree path with one to two semesters at Parsons, we have resources to help you apply and settle into life in NYC.

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If you have questions about how to apply, tuition and fees, financial aid, or any part of the application process, our Admission staff is here to help.
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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.