NYU Description

Excellence and opportunity abound at the prestigious New York University (NYU) in New York City.

NYU is the sought-after destination for undergraduate and graduate students working in and seeking to study an array of disciplines. Its renowned Tisch School of the Arts has for years been one of the best theatre schools worldwide, featuring among its faculty some of the most revered playwrights, actors and theatre professionals of today.

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study, which offers a combined study of numerous disciplines, as well as the undergraduate and graduate Schools of Arts and Sciences also have among their faculty top scholars and authors in their respective fields.

Professional schools of Business, Education, Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Social Work are equally prestigious and selective, drawing students from around the country and the globe.

Student life at NYU is vibrant. There are numerous cultural, creative, academic and social opportunities, activities, organizations and events on campus.

The surrounding area itself, as one of the most invigorating cities in the world, is home to world-class theatres, museums, concert halls, bookstores, restaurants, and shopping.

For those who wish to spend a semester or year in one of the world’s other lively cities, NYU also offers numerous study abroad programs.

Admission to all programs is extremely competitive. Tisch, for example, has for years consistently accepted approximately a dozen students out of more than 1,000 applicants yearly.

The majority of students apply for some amount of financial aid, which may be awarded through a combination of scholarships, loans, grants, work-study and fellowships to eligible students.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bobcats

Nickname

NYU

Website

www.nyu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$38,765

Out-of-State Tuition

$38,765

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

43,208

NYU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
21,269
Freshman Class
5,012
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
43,208

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
49%
Graduate
51%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
25%
Out-of-State
75%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
17%
Caucasian
47%
Latino
7%
Other
24%

Students State Origin

New York
25%
New Jersey
11%
California
11%
Pennsylvania
4%
Massachusetts
4%
Other
45%

International Students

International
13%
Domestic
87%