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New York School of Interior Design

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

NYSID is one among only a handful of fully accredited colleges in the United States dedicated solely to the interior design profession. And NYSID is the only such institution in the New York City metropolitan area.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$35,480

Out of state

$35,480
Graduate

In state

$40,410

Out of state

$40,410

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
38%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 15.0% $5,247
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 8.0% $6,000
Loans 31.0% $4,813

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$1,600 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Interior Design
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Interior Design
      • A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Interior Design
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Interior Design
      • A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
65.09%
  • Apply 169
  • Accepted 110
  • Attend 27

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$60
Graduate
$60

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
90%
Male Students
10%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian53.87%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities18.32%
  3. Hispanic/Latino12.8%
  4. Not Specified5.37%
  5. Asian5.21%
  6. Black4.27%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.16%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

871

Undergraduate students

686

Graduate students

185

Full Time Students
47%
Part Time Students
53%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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