Parsons School of Design Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

In the application year 2024, Parsons School of Design reported an overall acceptance rate of 58%, with 6,921 applicants and 3,990 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate was notably high at 79%, with 1,463 applicants, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate was lower at 52% with 5,458 applicants. Comparing to the previous year, 2023, the overall acceptance rate was 52%, maintaining the same RD acceptance rate but with no EA admissions reported. This suggests a significant increase in admissions for 2024, particularly through the EA route, indicating a trend towards more favorable outcomes for early applicants.