New York School of Interior Design

Overview

The New York School of Interior Design is a specialized private college located in Manhattan[1][3] that was founded in 1916 by Sherrill Whiton and is currently led by President David Sprouls[4]. The institution offers certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in interior design and related fields[3], including a Basic Interior Design certificate, an Associate in Applied Science, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Master of Fine Arts and Master of Professional Studies degrees in Healthcare Design, Digital Practice Management, Lighting Design and Sustainable Interior Environments[7]. NYSID operates two Manhattan buildings at 170 East 70th Street and 401 Park Avenue South[8]. The school reports total enrollment of 573 students with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average student age of 30.1[5]. NYSID is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation[9]. The institution reports job placement rates of 92% for undergraduates and 94% for graduate students[6].

The company's own site places it in New York: The company name itself is 'New York School of Interior Design' and the website references campus, housing, and student life facilities indi. [1]

The New York School of Interior Design was founded in 1916 by Sherrill Whiton and is currently led by President David Sprouls. [4]

NYSID confers a Basic Interior Design certificate, an Associate in Applied Science, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, professional-level and post-professional Master of Fine Arts degrees, and Master of Professional Studies degrees in Healthcare Design, Digital Practice Management, Lighting Design and Sustainable Interior Environments. [7]

NYSID operates two Manhattan buildings, at 170 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 and 401 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016. [8]

Growth & traction

NYSID reports total enrollment of 573 students (440 undergraduate, 133 graduate), 110 faculty members, an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average student age of 30.1. [5]

NYSID reports that 14% of its students are international, representing 34 countries, with job placement rates of 92% for undergraduates and 94% for graduate students. [6]

NYSID reports that 119 students from 19 countries graduated at Commencement 2026, and that the school was named in Architectural Digest's Top Interior Design Schools List. [10]