A few facts that set us apart
The new school at A GLANCE
#1 FOR SMALL CLASSES: Among national
• Founded in 1919.
universities, The New School has the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students.
• Located in the heart of NYC in Greenwich Village, with a branch campus in Paris.
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• Houses five schools and colleges.
#3 ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL: Parsons
• Offers 134 degree and diploma programs
School of Design is ranked among the top art and design schools in the world. 2017, Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings
#1 MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: We have a higher percentage of international students than any other U.S. university with more than 10,000 students.
and majors and more than 50 minors. • Has more than 10,000 degree-seeking students. • Students come from all 50 states and 116 foreign countries. • T he New School offers a range of graduate programs. See details at newschool.edu/academics.
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#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.
Membership and Accreditation The New School is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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