New York University



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Research Universities (very high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 42189
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 824, 41365
  • 824
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 42189, 0
  • 42189
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 42189, 0
  • 42189
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 93.00, 7
  • 93.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 7, 93
  • 7%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 38.00, 62
  • 38.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 62, 38
  • 62%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 19.00, 81
  • 19.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • White:
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $37,372 $35,290 $33,420
Books and supplies $800 $700 $700
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $12,910 $12,200 $11,780
Other (On Campus) $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Room and board (Off Campus) $12,885 $11,850 $11,850
Other (Off Campus) $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Other (Off Campus with Family) $980 $980 $980
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
On Campus $51,282 $48,490 $46,200
Off Campus $51,257 $48,140 $46,270
Off Campus with Family $38,352 $36,270 $34,400

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 72.00, 28
  • 72%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 60.00,16.00,14.00,56.00
  • Total grants: 60%
    Federal: 16%
    State/Local: 14%
    Institutional: 56%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 14264,5394,3466,12792
  • Total grants: $35,916
    Federal: $5,394
    State/Local: $3,466
    Institutional: $12,792

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 65


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 37,24514,90522,340
Percent admitted 32%31%33%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Secondary school rank:
  • Recommended
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Required
  • Recommendations:
  • Required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies:
  • Required
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT3,85987%
ACT59213%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading620720
SAT Math630720
SAT Writing620720
ACT Composite2831

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 93.00, 7
  • 93%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 85.00, 15
  • 85%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 78.00, 22
  • 78%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 85.00, 15
  • 85%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 83.00, 17
  • 83%
  • Male:
  • 85.00, 15
  • 85%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 90.00, 10
  • 90%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 80.00, 20
  • 80%
  • White:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Architecture and related services

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning500---
Category total50----

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
African-American/Black Studies6-2--
American/United States Studies/Civilization2--8-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other9-5--
East Asian Studies1-180-
European Studies/Civilization10-11--
Latin American Studies--7--
Near and Middle Eastern Studies2-290-
Russian Studies1-0--
Western European Studies321-1-
Category total631729-

Biological and biomedical sciences

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Anatomy5----
Animal Physiology2--7-
Biochemistry0-260-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other4--0-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General48-5750
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology0--14-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology2--4-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology3--8-
Pharmacology3--5-
Toxicology---8-
Category total67-8351-

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Accounting10842-
Business Administration and Management, General1154102-
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other953331--
Business/Commerce, General--0-13
Business/Managerial Economics0-195-
Finance, General704025-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management25934--
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General36----
International Business/Trade/Commerce0000-
Labor and Industrial Relations--25--
Real Estate19911916--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General00961-
Category total15171627071513

Communication, journalism, and related programs

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Advertising27----
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric38-2125-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other33-23--
Journalism13825154--
Radio and Television--0--
Category total236253895-

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician135097-
Category total135-97-

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other8151-4
Computer and Information Sciences, General9003416-
Information Science/Studies22----
Category total1201535164

Education

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Art Teacher Education14-03-
Business Teacher Education100-4-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1302-0-
Curriculum and Instruction-0-3-
Education, General380---
Education, Other130-1-
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments--1--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances0----
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities-0---
Educational Leadership and Administration, General01-4-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision16----
Elementary Education and Teaching870402-
Health Teacher Education00-0-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching33-18--
Music Teacher Education326100-
Reading Teacher Education23----
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education--1--
Secondary Education and Teaching0----
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education0--2-
Social Studies Teacher Education1----
Special Education and Teaching, General900--
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor9611-2-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education00-1-
Category total502207022-

Engineering

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Operations Research00145-
Category total--145-

English language and literature/letters

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Creative Writing35----
English Language and Literature, General590207-
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other-2---
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)40-1487-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies400--
Category total138216814-

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Child Development0----
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General134-330-
Category total134-33--

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature--0--
Chinese Language and Literature2-0--
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General1-31-
Comparative Literature8-298-
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General2281-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other0070-
French Language and Literature18-214-
German Language and Literature0-32-
Hebrew Language and Literature9-16-
Italian Language and Literature6-132-
Japanese Language and Literature1-0--
Latin Language and Literature0-0--
Linguistics4-144-
Russian Language and Literature0-3--
Spanish Language and Literature21-183-
Category total72212031-

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist47-201-
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist----11
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician----0
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)-46---
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist--12-66
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician4----
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)---342-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other179-91
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management560---
Medicine (MD)---154-
Nursing, Other9----
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)9532569-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist53--4-
Physical Therapist Assistant----0
Physical Therapy/Therapist7--22-
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)16--0-
Category total3045828854178

History

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
History, General17215011-
Category total17215011-

Legal professions and studies

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Law (LLB, JD)---485-
Legal Professions and Studies, Other5145-4-
Category total5145-489-

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Humanities/Humanistic Studies74-41--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other----343
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies48-407-16
Category total122-448-359

Library science

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Library Science, Other-8---
Library Science/Librarianship0----
Category total-8---

Mathematics and statistics

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Mathematics and Statistics, Other41051-
Mathematics, General69-5721-
Category total110-6222-

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other----0
Neuroscience0-220-
Category total--22--

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--371-
Category total--371-

Philosophy and religious studies

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Philosophy4-473-
Religion/Religious Studies2-132-
Category total6-605-

Physical sciences

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General--0--
Chemistry, General16-3218-
Geology/Earth Science, General--0--
Physics, General4-144-
Category total20-4622-

Psychology

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Clinical Psychology00-1-
Counseling Psychology0--5-
Educational Psychology41--6-
Experimental Psychology0--7-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology27--3-
Psychology, General69112330-
Psychology, Other0--6-
Social Psychology0--2-
Category total1371123330-

Public administration and social service professions

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Community Organization and Advocacy0-32-0
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other1-101-
Public Administration210036-
Social Work49502018-
Category total706-6525-

Social sciences

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Anthropology13-6611-
Archeology--4--
Economics, General8033279-
International Relations and Affairs85-24--
Political Science and Government, General67-1898-
Social Sciences, General20-96--
Social Sciences, Other0-34-
Sociology20-459-
Urban Studies/Affairs--66--
Category total285382041-

Transportation and materials moving

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other123---
Category total123---

Visual and performing arts

ProgramMasterCertificateBachelorDoctorAssociate
Art History, Criticism and Conservation39--23-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production60-3449-
Commercial and Advertising Art76-0--
Dance, General34-250-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General11004393-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other36-59--
Fine/Studio Arts, General139751-
Music Performance, General1070723-
Music, General0-144-
Photography--40--
Visual and Performing Arts, General-0---
Visual and Performing Arts, Other2642878-
Category total73911115551-
Grand total600632850861413454

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division III (without football) Men Women
All Track Combined 94 65
Basketball 18 20
Fencing 34 24
Golf 12 4
Soccer 26 26
Swimming and Diving 30 37
Tennis 8 8
Volleyball 15 14
Wrestling 26 -

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1921-07-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar1930-01-01-Accredited
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation1995-02-06-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1945-02-01-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1967-12-08-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1967-12-08-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1970-05-14-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1991-05-02-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1978-04-01-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1988-12-01-Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education1943-01-01-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1942-06-06-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1948-02-24-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1979-04-13-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1981-04-17-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1985-04-26-Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1967-09-01-Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education1968-01-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2006-10-28-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2006-10-28-Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Education for Public Health1971-11-01-Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Liaison Committee on Medical Education1942-07-01-Accredited
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education, Commission on Accreditation2007-05-09-2009-05-03Resigned
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1951-04-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1951-11-01-Accredited
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee2007-01-01-Accredited
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee2007-01-01-Accredited