New York University
22 Washington Square North
New York, New York 10011
212-998-4500
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
15,584
2006-2007 COSTS:
Tuition:
$32,100
Room and Board:
$12,400
Fees, books, misc.:
$1,000
New York, NY
College Description
New York University (NYU) was founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury under Thomas Jefferson; he believed that the place for a university was not in “the seclusion of cloistered halls but in the throbbing heart of a great city.”
NYU draws top students from every state and more than 140 countries. The distinguished academic atmosphere attracts the teachers, and the teachers and the atmosphere together attract the students who are capable of benefiting from both. Within three years of graduation, 80 percent of NYU's students go on to postbaccalaureate work. Of those who apply for admission to medical school, 85 percent are accepted, placing NYU well above the national average. The faculty includes world-famous scholars, researchers, and artists, among them Nobel laureates, winners of the Pulitzer Prize, and members of the National Science Foundation. NYU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. A study sponsored by the National Science Foundation placed NYU among the top four universities in the country in the number of “leading intellectuals” on the faculty. Full professors teach on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Seven undergraduate divisions provide extensive offerings in a wide range of subjects: more than 2,500 courses in 160 major fields are available to NYU's full-time undergraduates. The average class size is under 30, and the faculty-student ratio is 1:12—.
NYU's undergraduate center is located in historic Greenwich Village, which is virtually an extension of the University. Greenwich Village, traditionally a community of artists and intellectuals, is famous for its contributions to the fine arts, literature, and drama and for its small-scale, European style of living. NYU's campus is within minutes of off-Broadway drama and dance, boutiques, art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants, clubs, bookstores, record stores, Little Italy, Chinatown, and world-renowned museums and libraries. Intellectual stimulation abounds.
Through course work and through outside activities, students can enjoy all of the advantages of New York City. As an international center of finance, culture, and communications, New York City offers unmatched educational, internship, and social opportunities. NYU's campus is perhaps one campus in America that could not be mistaken for any other.
Academic Life
Requirements for graduation vary among departments and schools. A liberal arts core curriculum is an integral part of all areas of concentration. The baccalaureate degree requires completion of at least 128 credits. The University calendar is organized on the traditional semester system, including two 6-week summer sessions. Some divisions offer part-time programs during the day and evening and on weekends.
Through its seven undergraduate colleges, the University administers a number of programs abroad, including those at NYU sites in Paris, Madrid, Florence, Berlin, London, Prague, and Ghana. Exchange programs with several historically black colleges in the U.S. and eighteen exchange programs with urban universities around the world are also offered.
NYU employs 4,302 faculty members (1,899 full-time and 2,403 part-time). Ninety-nine percent have the doctoral degree. The faculty-student ratio is 1:12. The faculty devotes equal time to teaching and research. All faculty members keep office hours, and each student meets regularly with a faculty adviser. Seventy percent of the faculty reside on campus. Faculty honors include 137 Guggenheim Fellowships, 3 Nobel and Crafoord prizes, 12 MacArthur Foundation Awards, 3 Pulitzer Prizes, 7 Lasker Awards, 22 elected to the National Academy of Sciences, 19 elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and numerous Tony, Obie, and Academy awards.
Majors Offered:
The College of Arts and Science awards B.A. and B.S. degrees in Africana studies; anthropology; anthropology-linguistics; art history; astronomy; biochemistry; biology; chemistry; classical civilization and Hellenic studies; classics; classics (fine arts); comparative literature; computer science; computer science and mathematics; dramatic literature, theater history, and the cinema; East Asian studies; economics; economics and computer science; economics and mathematics; education; engineering (chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical); English; English and American literature; European studies; fine arts; French; French and linguistics; gender and sexuality studies; German; German and linguistics; Greek; Hebrew language and literature; Hellenic studies; history; international nations; Italian; Italian and linguistics; Jewish history and civilization; journalism; language and mind; Latin; Latin American studies; law and society; linguistics; Luso-Brazilian language and literature; mathematics; mathematics and computer science; medieval and Renaissance studies; metropolitan studies; Middle Eastern and Islamic studies; music; neural science; philosophy; physics; politics; psychology; religious studies; Romance languages; Russian; sociology; Spanish; Spanish and linguistics; and urban design and architecture studies. Preprofessional programs are available in dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, and podiatry. A B.S./B.E. program in engineering and a seven-year B.A./D.D.S. program are available.
Stern School of Business awards the B.S. degree in accounting, actuarial science, economics, finance, information systems, international business, management and organizational behavior, marketing, and statistics and operations management.
The School of Education awards the B.S. degree in arts professions (with majors in studio art and educational theater), communications studies, education (with majors in early childhood and childhood/special education and secondary education with a teaching specialization in English, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social studies), health and nursing (with majors in nursing; nutrition and food studies; speech-language pathology and audiology for teachers of speech and language disabilities; and applied psychological studies, for juniors and transfer students only), and music (with majors in classical and jazz instrumental, music business, music technology, music education, music theory and composition, piano, and voice).
Tisch School of the Arts awards the B.A. degree in cinema studies (film history, theory, and criticism), and the B.F.A. in dance, theater (acting, musical theater, directing, and technical management), dramatic writing, film and television (film, television, video, and animation), photography and imaging, and recorded music. The School of Social Work awards the B.S. degree in social work. The Gallatin School of Individualized Study awards the B.A. degree. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a two-year liberal arts (general studies) program leading to the Associate in Arts degree, the B.S. degree in sports management and leisure studies, the B.S. degree in hotel and tourism management, and the B.A. degree for adults.
Campus Life
The traditions of campus life—more than 250 clubs, eleven fraternities and eleven sororities, and athletics and other activities—are very much a part of the University. Students have the opportunity to write for the campus newspaper and to work with the University's radio station, WNYU-FM.
NYU's residence hall program is an important aspect of the total educational experience. Approximately 11,000 undergraduate students live in twenty-one University residence halls. All freshmen who request housing on their admission application and meet all deadlines are guaranteed housing accommodations during all their years of undergraduate study. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, and many students live in private apartments off campus.
Facilities and Resources
NYU's Bobst Library, one of the largest open-stack research libraries in the world, has more than 40 miles of open stacks housing some 3 million volumes. Among the collections in Bobst are the Avery R. Fisher Center for Music and Media, the Microfilm Center, and the largest official depository of United Nations records and publications outside of the UN itself. Bobst is one of eight NYU libraries that together hold more than 4.5 million volumes. La Maison Française, the Deutsches Haus, the Lewis L. and Loretta Brennen Glucksman Ireland House, the Hagop Kervorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies, the Casa Italiana, the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, and the Lillian Vernon Center for International Affairs broaden the range of international programs on campus. The Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, the University's fine arts museum, presents six or seven innovative exhibitions each year that encompass all aspects of the visual arts.
Sports / Varsity Athletics
The Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center and the Palladium Athletic Facility serve the recreational needs of all students. Coles provides the setting for a full intramural sports program, and is home to NYU's twenty intercollegiate teams. NYU and eight other private, urban research universities have formed a varsity league, the University Athletic Association. The athletic program includes men's basketball, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and cross-country, volleyball, and wrestling and women's basketball, cross-country, fencing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and volleyball.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Financial aid at NYU comes from many sources. All students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance or one of NYU's innovative financing plans. Seventy-four percent of NYU's full-time undergraduates receive financial assistance. Each year more than 2,800 entering freshmen are awarded scholarships based on academic promise and/or financial need. The University may offer a package of aid that includes scholarships or grants, loans, or work-study programs. NYU requires the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline for filing this financial aid form is February 15 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. An estimated financial aid package is available to early decision admitted students. The early decision financial aid application is included in the admissions packet or online at http://www.nyu.edu/financial.aid.
Admission Requirements / Application
Admission is highly selective. The Committee on Admissions carefully considers each student's high school record, recommendations from guidance counselors and teachers, and scores on standardized tests (the SAT or ACT). NYU actively seeks students who have a variety of interests, talents, and goals and looks for a diversity of social and economic backgrounds. Consideration is also given to participation in meaningful school, community, and work activities. Portfolios, creative materials, or auditions are required for some majors. Applicants to the premedical, predental, and pre-engineering programs typically have 1 unit each from at least two of the major sciences—physics, chemistry, and biology. It is recommended that applicants submit two SAT Subject Test scores. Beginning with the fall 2006 entering class, the new SAT or the ACT with the Writing Test will be required for admission.
For entrance in the fall term, the application for admission—including all supporting credentials—must be received by November 1 (early decision freshman candidates), January 15 (freshmen), or April 1 (transfer students). For entrance in the spring term (transfer students only), the application materials must be received by November 1. For entrance in the summer (transfer students only), the application materials should be received by April 1. Applications for admission received after these dates are considered only if space remains. Official notification of fall admission is made on April 1 and on a rolling basis thereafter. A campus tour or an appointment for an information session can be arranged by calling 212-998-4524.
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