Our University at a Glance
A Few Facts that Set Us Apart
Founded in 1919.
#1 for small classes Among national universities, The New School has
Located in Greenwich Village, in the heart of NYC, with a branch campus in Paris.
the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students.1
#1 art and design school Parsons School of Design is the top art and design
Houses five schools and colleges.
school in the nation.2
Offers more than 130 degree and diploma programs and majors and more than 50 minors. Has more than 10,000 degree-seeking students. Students come from all 50 states and 116 countries.
#1 most international university We have a higher percentage of international students than any other U.S. university with more than 10,000 students.3
#1 for sustainable building The American Institute of Architects named the New School University Center one of the greenest buildings in the United States—and it’s the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold–certified urban university building.
The New School offers a range of programs. See details at newschool.edu/academics.
Membership and Accreditation
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The New School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is a regional accreditor and federally recognized body. The New School has been accredited by MSCHE since 1960. All degree programs at the New York City campus of The New School are registered by the New York State Department of Education. Both NYSED and MSCHE provide assurance to students, parents, and all stakeholders that The New School meets clear quality standards for educational and financial performance.
U.S. News & World Report (2018) Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (2018) 3 U.S. News & World Report (2018) 1
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