New York University

New York, NY

New York University

New York, NY

Tuition & Fees

$54,880

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,918
Declined 63,292
Total Received 80,210
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Private

29,633

undergraduate students

28,728

graduate students

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School Facts

New York University, founded in 1831, is one of the largest private universities in the United States. Programs are offered through its 18 schools and colleges at five major centers in Manhattan and in sites in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. The faculty's research and teaching encompasses the humanities, the sciences, and the social sciences; the law; medicine; business; education; the fine arts, studio art, and the performing and cinematic arts; music; social work; public administration; the ancient world; and continuing and professional studies. Its campus is located in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City, with an additional location in Brooklyn.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 58,361
Established in 1831
Coeducational Coeducational

Urban campus in New York City (population: 8,622,698). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to residence halls, campus facilities, and sports/entertainment complex. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

New York University
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY
10012

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
44%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
670
75th
800
25th
700
75th
34
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Application fee $80
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Required of some

Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,918
Declined 63,292
Total Received 80,210

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Record

Recommended

Secondary School Rank

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

59%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,276

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $52,204
Room $13,953
Board $5,290
Additional fees $2,676
Books & supplies $718
Total $74,841
Average Financial Aid - $26,276
Total with Avg. Aid $48,565

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 212 998-4444
F: 212 995-4661
financial.aid@nyu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Baseball
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, figure skating, ice hockey, kendo, lacrosse, outdoor hiking, racquetball, running, squash, table tennis, tae kwon do, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, figure skating, ice hockey, kendo, lacrosse, mascots, outdoor hiking, pep band, racquetball, running, softball, squash, table tennis, tae kwon do, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

athletic combine, basketball, bench press, bowling, calisthenics, football, futsal, homerun derby, kickball, soccer, softball, tennis, triathlon, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Eastern College Athletic Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, University Athletic Association

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting.
Acoustics.
Actuarial Science.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.
Anthropology, General.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Archeology.
Architecture and Related Services, Other.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art Teacher Education.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Asian-American Studies.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law.
Biochemistry.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Bioinformatics.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biostatistics.
Biotechnology.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology.
Chemical Engineering.
Chemistry, General.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning.
Civil Engineering, General.
Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Cognitive Science, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Comparative Literature.
Computational Science.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Construction Engineering.
Construction Management, General.
Counseling Psychology.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Creative Writing.
Critical Care Nursing.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.
Dance, General.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Developmental and Child Psychology.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
East Asian Studies.
Ecology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Educational Evaluation and Research.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Environmental Health.
Environmental Studies.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
European Studies/Civilization.
Experimental Psychology.
Finance, General.
Financial Mathematics.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Food Science.
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.
French Studies.
General Studies.
German Language and Literature.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Hebrew Language and Literature.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
History, General.
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Industrial Engineering.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology Project Management.
Information Technology.
International Law and Legal Studies.
International Relations and Affairs.
International and Comparative Education.
Irish Studies.
Italian Language and Literature.
Italian Studies.
Journalism.
Language Interpretation and Translation.
Latin American Studies.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Linguistics.
Management Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Medical Science/Scientist.
Meeting and Event Planning.
Microbiology, General.
Museology/Museum Studies.
Music Performance, General.
Music Teacher Education.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Neuroscience.
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Education.
Nursing Science.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Nutrition Sciences.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Operations Research.
Organizational Leadership.
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
Pharmacology.
Philosophy.
Photography.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physics Teacher Education.
Physics, General.
Physiology, General.
Playwriting and Screenwriting.
Political Science and Government, General.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Public Administration.
Public Health, General.
Publishing.
Reading Teacher Education.
Real Estate.
Religion/Religious Studies.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
Russian Language and Literature.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Psychology.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Social Work.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Sociology, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Statistics, General.
Structural Engineering.
Sustainability Studies.
Tax Law/Taxation.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
Transportation and Highway Engineering.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Voice and Opera.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Western European Studies.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Individualized Major

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-veterinary science

58,361

total students

22%

in-state

78%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

51%

29,633
students

Female
58%
17,137

Male
42%
12,496

49%

28,728
students

Female
57%
16,441

Male
43%
12,287

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

27,302
students

Female
58%
15,771

Male
42%
11,531

8%

2,331
students

Female
59%
1,366

Male
41%
965

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Student Break-down

22%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
26%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

1%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 118
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Singapore
South Korea
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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