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Official website
www Parsons.eduUSAQS #99 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
Parsons School of Design
Parsons School of Design is a prestigious private art and design college located in New York City, founded in 1896. It is part of The New School university and is renowned for its programs in fashion design, visual arts, communication design, and strategic design management. Parsons has been influential in shaping modern design education and has produced many notable alumni in various creative industries. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and collaboration across disciplines.
Key Facts
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #13 · 2026QS World University Rankings #47 · 2026Forbes #48 · 2026Times Higher Education #49 · 2026QS #99 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #13 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, Greenwich Village, New York City
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseIntimate Community
10/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
6/10
City safety (heuristic)
10/10
Social scene
Weather: Humid summers, cold winters
Living costs: Very high
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Career Outcomes
$38,333 avg starting salary
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
4,600 students (1,800 international)
Campus: Urban, Greenwich Village, New York City
Location: New York City, United States
Climate: Humid summers, cold winters
Very high
LibraryDesign StudiosExhibition SpacesStudent HousingDigital Fabrication LabPhotography Studios
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 24%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 24%
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💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school