Overview

New York University is a University institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 383 Lafayette Street
New York, NY  10003
United States

Contact Kristy Materasso
Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center
Email: admissions@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-4500
Fax: 212-995-4902

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian-american Studies
Chinese Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
European Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Spanish And Iberian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Technology
Information Technology Project Management
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Driver And Safety Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/aide
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)
General Literature
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Hebrew Language And Literature
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
Dental Assisting/assistant
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
International Public Health/international Health
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/clinical Assistant
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy/therapist
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics And Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Cognitive Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Science, Technology And Society
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts And Related Services, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Acoustics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Public Administration
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography
Playwriting And Screenwriting
Visual And Performing Arts, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

100,662

Applied

12,539

Accepted

29,401

Enrolled

Female Admissions

62,181

Females Applied

7,796

Females Accepted

13%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

38,481

Males Applied

4,743

Males Accepted

12%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition or a portfolio for some specific programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 5th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		720	770
SAT Math		750	800
ACT Composite		33	35

Financial Aid

41,802

Avg. Financial Aid Package

57,522

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,041

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,626

Avg. Loan Aid

18,556

Avg. Grant Aid

37,865

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

29,401

Total Undergrad students

20%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.67%
Black or African American	7.84%
White or Caucasian	22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	19.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.7%
Other	3.98%

Gender

Male (40.88%)

Female (59.12%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	36%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Clubfest, Asian Heritage Month and StrawberryFest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No