Enrollment: 21269
Average SAT: 672
Average ACT: 30
Most Popular Majors: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General,Finance, General,Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies,
Regular Application Deadline: 01/01
Student Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $19,391.00

Dodgeball Targets
Gay Community Accepted
Great College Towns
Intercollegiate Sports Unpopular or Nonexistent

School Says - General Information
Located in Greenwich Village, New York University (NYU) is unlike any other U.S. institution of higher education in the United States. When you enter NYU, you become part of a close-knit community that combines the nurturing atmosphere of a small- to medium-sized college with the myriad offerings and research opportunities of a global, urban university. The energy and resources of New York City serve as an extension of our campus, providing unique opportunities for research, internships, and job placement. On campus, NYU's intellectual climate is fostered by a faculty of world-famous scholars, researchers, and artists who teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Students have the opportunity to work on individual projects with these outstanding professors. NYU students come from every state and nearly 130 countries. They enroll in one of 10 schools, colleges, or programs and choose from 2,500 courses in 160 majors.

School Says - Student Body
NYU is not a cookie-cutter placeÂâ€"that is one of the best things about being a part of a large university. It's about celebrating differences. It's about a culture of openness, opportunity, and tolerance that allows all members of the community to thrive. There are so many choices here about what to do that no two students make exactly the same selection. Some students come together in groups; others go their own ways.

There are many ways to get involved at NYUÂâ€"with approximately 400 clubs and organizations, a dynamic student government, a variety of sports teams, myriad community service opportunities, and so much more. From student leaders to loyal spectators and committee members, there are hundreds of opportunities for students to find their niche at NYU by doing the things they love to do. Whether you live on campus or commute, you can make a difference in your future as you contribute to University life, and learn to become a leader in the process!

School Says - Academics
At NYU, students enroll directly into one of the University's undergraduate schools, colleges, or programs. The College of Arts and Science offers an extensive curriculum in liberal arts and science, including pre-professional programs in law, medicine, and dentistry. The Global Liberal Studies Program is a four-year rigorous course of study in the liberal arts, international experience, and language proficiency, and it incorporates a junior-year abroad experience into its curriculum. The Liberal Studies Program is a two-year interdisciplinary liberal arts program for which enrollment is offered to a select group of students; upon successful completion of the program, the students then enroll as juniors in the undergraduate school, college, or program to which they originally applied. The Leonard N. Stern School of Business ranks among the top 10 nationally, and combines a liberal arts core with an outstanding business curriculum. The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development is focused on the human service professions, including education, health, communications, and the arts. The Tisch School of the Arts combines a liberal arts education with conservatory training. The Gallatin School of Individualized Study allows highly motivated students to design their own curriculum. The Silver School of Social Work combines a liberal arts education with a firm grounding in social work. The Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management offers programs in hotel and tourism management and sports management and leisure studies. The College of Nursing offers strong liberal arts combined with nursing science.

All students, regardless of their major, receive a firm foundation in the liberal arts. NYU faculty members are among country's leading intellectuals, including world-famous scholars and researchers who have received Nobel, Crafoord, and Pulitzer Prizes; MacArthur, Guggenheim, and Fulbright Fellowships; and Oscar and Emmy Awards. Faculty members teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, making it possible for undergraduate students to become directly involved in research projects with internationally known scholars.

School Says - Admissions
Admission to the undergraduate colleges of New York University is highly selective. The admission process involves a comprehensive review of the applicant's academic background, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, an essay, and letters of recommendation. Several programs also require the applicant to audition or submit creative materials. The Admissions Committee pays particular attention to the number of honors, AP, and IB courses the applicant has completed in high school. We carefully consider the applicant's level of involvement in school and/or community activities, his or her special talents, alumni affiliation, socioeconomic background, geographic location, and race or ethnicity. Freshman candidates should submit official score reports for standardized tests:
- The SAT Reasoning Test and two non-language SAT Subject Tests or
- The ACT (with Writing Test) or
- The SAT Reasoning Test and two Advanced Placement Exam scores or
- Three SAT Subject Test scores in non-language tests (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one of the student's choice) or
- Three AP Exam scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language of the student's choice)

Students who can demonstrate evidence of an extraordinary accomplishment outside of normal classroom or scholastic activity, such as a major publication in a national or international journal, a published book, a film or other outstanding visual or performing artistic accomplishment, a scientific or other remarkable discovery, winning a national competition, or the equivalent will be required to provide only an SAT score, or two SAT Subject Test scores, or two AP Exam scores. The AP Exams must be taken prior to the senior year to be applicable during the admissions cycle.

The admissions staff also visits high schools and hosts receptions throughout the country. Please check with your college counselor or the Admissions Web site at admissions.nyu.edu for dates and times. A campus tour or an appointment for an information session can be arranged by calling 212-998-4524 or online at http://events.embark.com/event/nyu/on_campus/.

School Says - Campus Life
New York City is the integral backdrop to NYU's undergraduate experience. Undergraduate study takes place at the University's Washington Square campus in the heart of Greenwich Village. One of the city's most creative communities, the Village is a historic neighborhood that has attracted generations of writers, musicians, artists, and intellectuals. Rather than building walls to separate the campus from the community, NYU embraces the city as an essential element of academic life.

Because NYU is located in New York City, a world center of finance, media, and the arts, internships, part-time jobs and research experiences complement course work with practical experience. The city offers students the best in theatre, dance, music, film, libraries, museums, and galleries. NYU undergraduates can be found presenting academic papers at annual undergraduate conferences; entering their student films and winning prizes at film festivals; working on scientific research projects in innovative laboratories; interning on Wall Street; and completing field work in some of the world's best hospitals and schools.

School Says - Cost Aid
2008-2009 Costs*
Tuition and fees for 2008-2009 are $37,372; average room and board (includes up to 14 meals a week) is $12,910.

*Tisch School of the Arts and Leonard N. Stern School of Business rates vary.We believe that you should be able to choose a college that offers the best range of educational opportunities. In order to make this choice possible, we attempt to aid students who are in need of financial assistance. A high percentage of students entering NYU receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships and grants are based on financial need, academic merit, or both. Low-interest education loans are available for both students and parents. Part-time employment, on and off campus, is another source of funding. NYU also offers or participates in a variety of payment plans. They range from interest-free prepayment plans to extensive loan programs that allow families to finance the cost of a college education over many years. There are many sources of financial aid at NYU, and all students are invited to apply for financial aid or one of NYU's financing plans. At NYU, 74 percent of all full-time undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. A financial aid package might include any combination of scholarships or grants, loans, or work-study programs. Students who wish to be considered for aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA's submission deadline is February 15 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.

Students Say - Academics
Located in the heart of Manhattan's Greenwich Village, New York University feeds off its great home city. The school's layout reinforces this relationship; academic buildings and dormitories are scattered around Washington Square Park and are virtually indistinguishable from the private residences, hotels, and restaurants that are its neighbors. Asked to identify the school's greatest asset, so many students respond "location, location, location" that one could be forgiven for thinking that NYU is a training school for real-estate agents. Nonetheless, the school's location "attracts superb professors and well-known researchers and lecturers" and "It's pretty much guaranteed that you'll have a couple good connections in your field when you leave NYU." While at school, you'll find opportunities for "amazing internship possibilities and real-life experiences," and you'll learn the "independence, maturity, and time-management skills" that come with living in an "expensive place where space is limited but you have access to the best of everything." Students note that NYU "offers a great program for nearly anything you want to major in," including a world-renowned arts school, and excellent programs in business, the humanities, and education. The school's weak spot, undergrads agree, is the administration, where "too much red tape" creates an experience reminiscent of "a daily trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles." A relatively small price to pay, most here agree, for the "endless cultural, culinary, musical, artistic, and academic opportunities" that NYU offers.

Students Say - Campus Life
NYU isn't merely located in "the city that never sleeps." It is, in fact, located in one of the city's hottest social and cultural areas, an agora of restaurants, clubs, concert venues, movie theaters, retail shops, and galleries. Village life ain't cheap, however, and students warn that "money is always an issue. Kids are either worried about getting more money out of their parents or managing what money they have. But money seems to be considerably less of an issue when we're all going out on a Friday night. There is any number of ways to entertain yourself-it's New York City!" Inexpensive diversions include many of the city's famous museums, cheap ethnic eats, and the ever-popular pastime of people-watching. There are also "many free/discounted events put on by the university (like concerts, plays, forums, etc)." Don't expect a typical college party scene here, however, as "There are no frat parties at NYU, as Greek life is virtually nonexistent, even frowned upon by many students. Instead, students prefer to go out to bars and clubs on weekends." Dorm and apartment parties also "aren't too abundant, though pre-gaming is very popular." In fact, "NYU doesn't really provide much of an emphasis on campus activities, especially during the weekend. You're basically left to find your own entertainment which, thankfully, is always possible."

Students Say - Student Body
Students agree that "NYU is just as diverse as the city it is surrounded by," noting that the campus "is a conglomeration of the atypical. If you are looking for a student body wearing J. Crew and discussing the next frat party, this isn't the school for you." Each college has a specific archetype-"The somewhat eccentric theater student in Tisch, the mostly international Stern business students, the Steinhardt musicians reminiscent of the band groups in high school"-but "The vast majority of students are really pretty average, just doing their own thing like everybody else." The community "is known for its acceptance of students of any ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or race. We live in New York, so absolutely nothing shocks us, and virtually everything is accepted." The lack of a traditional campus attracts students of an "independent" bent and, on occasion, drives away those who discover they crave a more conventional college experience.

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