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Parsons is a private school of the arts. Founded as a coeducational institution in 1896, it became affiliated with The New School in 1970. Its campus is located in New York City.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
4,292
Undergraduates
837
Men - 19.5%
3,357
Women - 78.2%
1,093
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
57% of 5,922 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.47
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$93,545
Tuition and Fees
$61,693
Room and Board
$27,624
Average Percent of Need Met
49%
Average Freshman Award
$32,423
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$36,436
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
178
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
6%
10-19
90%
20-29
3%
30-39
0%
40-49
0%
50-99
0%
Over 100
0%
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New York Population
8,244,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
25% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
28.6%
Black/African-American
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
16.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.7%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
39.2%
Unknown
3.3%
International Students
43.5% from 82 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
53.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
69%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
3.0%
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