New York University
New York, NY 10012
New York University is a private university in NY, founded in 1831 and offers Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 27,444 and the graduate enrollment is 25,331. New York University is a highly selective school, receiving 80,210 applications and accepting 12.0% of applicants. Additionally, New York University’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels.
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Applicants applying to New York University will apply through the Common Application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts within the application and will also be required to answer specific questions pertaining to the university.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Early Decision I Application Deadline
November 1st
Early Decision II Application Deadline
January 1st
Regular Application Deadline
January 5th
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Academic GPA - Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
- Class Rank - Very Important
- Talent/Ability - Very Important
- Standardized Test Scores - Very Important
Average Acceptance Rate
12.00%
Empowerly Acceptance Rate
64.00%
STUDENT LIFE
NYU has a total student ratio of 14,903 women to 10,969 men, and its campus has over 171 buildings spread between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The University itself has two main campuses: Greenwich Village- the main campus, and Downtown Brooklyn, NYU Tandon School of Engineering. As a private research university, NYU has a semester-based calendar to balance academic and extracurricular activities.
Students can partake in on-campus activities and also enjoy an endless array of sporting, entertainment, and cultural events in the city. Some of the prestigious clubs to join on campus include the NYU local, a journalism publication run by students, the Gallatin Theater Troupe named after the University’s founder, the yoga community, and the cooking club, to name a few. The NYU Model United Nations is also for students who wish to go beyond the academic world and gain a worldwide perspective on humanity’s issues.
Housing
- 42% of students live on campus
- Guaranteed housing for freshmen
The NYU Courtesy Meals program provides feeding assistance to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students on campus. This program offers a seventy-five dollars free dining credit to the student’s I.D. Other services like NYU eats and Grubhub is also available for students to order meals delivered to their resident halls.
NYU currently has twenty-two residential halls and two graduate communities, home to about 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Residence Halls are divided into two categories; Apartment and Traditional residences. As a freshman, housing arrangements on campus will be made for you, and you will also be assigned a roommate. You can, however, choose to reside off-campus if it suits you.
Life as a Student
The minimum SAT requirements to be admitted into NYU is 696 in Critical thinking and 735 in Math. The faculty-to-student ratio is 9:1, which means that each student is guaranteed a learning environment where quality learning is feasible and accessible. NYU is an excellent choice for students who want to study Majors in Liberal Arts and Humanities, Economics, Business, Nursing, and Information Science. With an all-around performance in academic excellence, student welfare, and other on-campus activities, New York University excels as one of the best private universities in the country.
TOP MAJORS
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Economics
Business
Nursing
Information Science
Cinematography and Video Production
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Student security patrol
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
Student Services
- Health Center
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Triathlon
Badminton
Cheerleading
Equestrian Sports
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rowing
Squash
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
Triathlon
Badminton
Cheerleading
Equestrian Sports
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rowing
Squash
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
Intramural
Intramural
Bowling
Basektball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Bowling
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
New York University provides few merit-based scholarships that students are automatically considered for upon entrance to New York University.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition and Mandatory Fees - $58,168
- Room and Board - $20,272
- Books and Supplies - $752
- Transportation - $1,155
- Personal Expenses - $2,903
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance - $83,250
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HISTORY
New York University is a university located in—you guessed it—New York, USA. It was founded in 1831 and is considered one of the oldest higher institutions in the country. It is also the largest private University in the nation, with academic research centers and facilities in over 25 countries globally. The University was initially known as the “University of the City of New York” before officially changing to “New York University” in 1896.’
NYU was founded by a group of prominent New Yorkers, including Secretary Albert Gallatin. He believed it would be an institution for students ready to devote themselves to literary and scientific pursuits. Albert Gallatin’s wish was to create a non-denominational institution for students irrespective of their beliefs, cultural background, religion, or social upbringing. Geared up with a futuristic outlook, the founders began in October 1832 teaching contemporary subjects like Chemistry, Painting, and English in rented rooms near downtown City Hall. Three years later, the University was moved to its present location in Washington Square. The School of Medicine, School of Law, College of Dentistry, Graduate School of Art and Science, and other schools and colleges were later added. The School of Law, a half-century later, became famous for being one of the first law schools in the country to grant admission to women.
Today, New York University is ranked #30 in National Universities by the U.S. News Best Colleges and #29 in Best Global Universities. NYU is a highly selective university with an average acceptance rate of 16.20%, a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,981 students, and a graduate enrollment of 25,904. NYU student athletic teams compete in club, intramural, and varsity levels and are equally strong in academic excellence. Over the years, they have won championship awards in different sporting events like Fencing, basketball, cross-country, golf, and wrestling. The official motto of New York University is “Perstare et Praestare,” which is translated as “to persevere and to excel.” NYU alumni include the famous actress and singer Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Rudy Giuliani, and Rainn Wilson.