QUICK ANSWER
At 2026–27 prices, Parsons tuition for a four-year BFA in New York comes to $249,392 ($31,174 a semester for eight semesters), plus a university services fee of $720 a semester. That is before housing, food, materials and any tuition increases.
Three choices change the total: whether a scholarship arrives (in our record 38 of 63 Parsons admits received one), whether the student takes the five-year BA/BFA, and whether the degree is at Parsons Paris, where tuition is $21,308 a semester.
FOUR-YEAR BILL · 1
Tuition at Current Prices
| Route | Per semester | Total at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons BFA, New York (8 semesters) | $31,174 | $249,392 |
| University services fee (8 semesters) | $720 | $5,760 |
| Parsons BA/BFA (10 semesters, if full-time throughout) | $31,174 | $311,740 |
| Parsons Paris BFA (8 semesters) | $21,308 | $170,464 |
From The New School 2026–27 tuition tables. Totals are our multiplication of the current rate and exclude housing, food, supplies and future increases.
These figures are tuition only. Ask Parsons for its full cost of attendance, which adds housing, food, books and personal costs, and check whether rates rise each year. The per-semester rate shown applies to new students and to continuing students who enrolled in fall 2025 or later.
FOUR-YEAR BILL · 2
Where Scholarships Fit
| Parsons in our record | |
|---|---|
| Admits | 63 |
| With an award | 38 (60%) |
| Average award | $53,116 (n=38) |
Royal Blue results record, 2009–2026. Check in each award letter whether a scholarship is annual and renewable.
FOR KOREAN FAMILIES
Compare Parsons with other schools on four-year totals, not semester rates, and ask whether any award renews each year. Parsons reviews scholarships automatically from the application, so there is no separate form. See Parsons and The New School for the BA/BFA and Paris options, and art school and debt for the wider picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Parsons tuition for four years?
$249,392 at the 2026–27 rate of $31,174 a semester, before fees, housing and any increases.
Are there fees on top of tuition?
Yes. The university services fee is $720 a semester, plus programme and living costs.
Is Parsons Paris cheaper?
Yes. Parsons Paris BFA tuition is $21,308 a semester for 2026–27, about $170,464 over eight semesters.
Do Parsons scholarships need a separate application?
No. Parsons reviews scholarships automatically from the application.
How often does Parsons fund your admits?
In our record, 38 of 63 Parsons admits (60%) received an award, averaging $53,116 (n=38).
ROYAL BLUE ART & DESIGN
For 19 years we have prepared Korean students for U.S. art schools from our studio in Apgujeong, Seoul. Our public record lists 1,099 acceptances confirmed directly with students, including 63 at Parsons. Call 02-3446-5929 or book a consultation.
Tuition and fees from The New School 2026–27 tuition tables; scholarship process from Parsons’ How to Apply. Royal Blue figures from our results record (2009–2026). Checked October 2026. If something here has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
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