NYU
New York University
50 West 4th Street, New York, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of New York University (NYU)
About this school
New York University, founded in 1831, is a private, comprehensive institution. Offering more than 2,500 courses, the undergraduate program aims to cultivate inquiry, creativity, and independent ambition in all students, and to challenge them intellectually, professionally, and personally. The main campus, located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan, has no walls or gates to maintain a connection to the surrounding city. Fourteen smaller schools within the university maintain their own traditions, programs, and faculty. NYU also has branch campuses in 10 countries on four continents, including Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- www.nyu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
24,706
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:26,417
- Men:11,305 Men (42.8%)
- Women:15,112 Women (57.2%)
Location
Admission Information (NYU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to New York University is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is not required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 3 | 4 |
Social Studies | 3 | 4 |
History | 3 | 4 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required | January 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 70 Washington Square South |
City, State, Zip | New York, NY 10012-1019 |
Phone | (212) 998-4500 |
Fax | (212) 995-4902 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $80 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | Audition or a portfolio for some specific programs recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 28% of 64,007 applicants were admitted |
Women | 27% of 37,650 applicants were admitted |
Men | 28% of 26,357 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,902 (39%) of 17,707 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,997 (39%) of 10,347 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,905 (39%) of 7,360 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.66 |
375 And Above | 43% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 27% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 9% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 3% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 697 average |640-760 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 54% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 35% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 11% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 46% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 47% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 7% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 31 average |29-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 70% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 28% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 2% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (NYU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $50,464 (100.0%)
- Room & Board: - Not reported
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
New York University accepts prepayment plan, installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002785 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,880 (65.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,918 (75.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,852 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 260 (9.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $37,805 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,630 (92.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $34,462 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,277 (79.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,179 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2 (.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 175 (3.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,476 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 15,702 (64.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 12,605 (80.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 12,113 (96.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 801 (6.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $34,532 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 11,104 (91.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $29,971 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 10,035 (82.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,226 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 9 (.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,123 (4.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,167 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 46% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $31,210 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 31.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 4.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (NYU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
2,965
Part-Time Faculty
3,533
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
43%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 45% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 20% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 66% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 28% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 4,674,639 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
New York University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
81.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
84.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
84.0%
Programs & Majors (NYU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (97)
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Psychology
- Archeology
- Area Studies, Other
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Dance, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- European Studies/Civilization
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- History, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Operations Research
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health, General
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Visual and performing arts, Business/marketing, Social sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of the Science of Law, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Professional Studies, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (205)
- Accounting
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- African Studies
- Agricultural Engineering
- Allopathic Medicine
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Economics
- Applied Physics
- Applied Psychology
- Applied Social Research
- Applied Statistics
- Archaeology
- Architectural History
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art Therapy
- Art/Fine Arts
- Arts Administration
- Asian Studies
- Bioethics
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Cancer Biology/Oncology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Research
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Art and Design
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Construction Management
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Database Systems
- Demography and Population Studies
- Developmental Biology
- Developmental Psychology
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Commerce
- Elementary Education
- Energy Management and Policy
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Financial Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Game Design and Development
- Genetics
- German
- Gerontological Nursing
- Graphic Design
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management
- Humanities
- Immunology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Affairs
- International Business
- International Development
- International Health
- International and Comparative Education
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Investment Management
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewish Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Management of Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Toxicology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- National Security
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neurobiology
- Nonprofit Management
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Organizational Behavior
- Organizational Management
- Pediatric Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Plant Biology
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Project Management
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public History
- Public Policy
- Publishing
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Religion
- Romance Languages
- Russian
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Slavic Languages
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Management
- Theater
- Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transportation Management
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Western European Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (NYU)
Location & Geography
Population
8,244,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
230 acres
Weather
Temperature | 24.9 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Nearest Train Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
43% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
57%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Bobcat |
School Colors | Violet and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, tennis, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
New York University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
7% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
25,347
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
26,417
Women
15,112
Men
11,305
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 24.3% Asian
- 7.5% Black/African-American
- 16.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 38.0% White
- 7.5% Unknown
International Students
19.2% from 140 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
24,706
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