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NYSID Admission Requirements

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NYSID Admission Overview

NYSID admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year NYSID admitted 62.9% of applicants. NYSID is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NYSID Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

62.9%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The NYSID acceptance rate is 62.9%. Last year, 100 of 159 applicants were admitted. That is the 53rd lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into NYSID and can you get accepted?

NYSID is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

29% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NYSID GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.38*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.38*

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Average GPA

NYSID has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.38 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. NYSID is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

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*3.38 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

NYSID SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

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Freshmen who sent SAT

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NYSID ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

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Freshmen reporting ACT

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

New York School of Interior Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 136 23 159
Accepted 87 13 100
Acceptance Rate 64% 57% 63%
Enrolled 26 3 29
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 23% 29%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New York School of Interior Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New York School of Interior Design application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

152

Applicants have 152 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New York School of Interior Design is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at New York School of Interior Design
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

NYSID is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.9% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194116.

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Last updated: August 2026