Specialized interior design college on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1916, ranked top-five nationally.
NYSID offers certificate, three undergraduate, and four master's degree programs in interior design. The curriculum emphasizes working knowledge of textiles, materials, color, space planning, sustainability, CAD/BIM software, building codes, and professional practice. The BFA in Interior Design and professional-level MFA-1 are accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), meeting educational requirements for the NCIDQ Exam. Graduate programs include specialized tracks in healthcare environments, digital practice management, lighting design, and sustainable interior environments.
The main campus occupies East 70th Street on the Upper East Side, with a LEED-Platinum Graduate Center opened in 2010 on Park Avenue South and 28th Street. The college provides housing, student clubs and organizations, a library, counseling center, disability services, and career and internship services. Average class size is approximately 13 students, with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The average student age is approximately 30.
NYSID accepts undergraduate applications on a rolling basis with recommended deadlines of March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring semesters. Graduate applications are recommended by March 1, with rolling consideration thereafter if space remains. The college welcomes international students and offers online learning options. Admissions requirements and detailed application instructions are available on the college website.
NYSID is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The BFA and professional-level MFA programs hold specialized accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The college has been reaccredited in 2007 and 2017, following initial accreditation in 1996.