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Overview

New York University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New York City, New York, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Founded in 1831, New York University (NYU) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. NYU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 195-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. NYU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

New York University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

New York University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

New York University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

New York University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym NYU
Founded 1831
Motto Perstare et praestare
To persevere and to excel
Colours Violet and white
Mascot The Bobcat
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Location

Address 70 Washington Square South
New York City
10012-1091 New York
United States
New York University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
New York University Phone Number (212) 998 1212
New York University Fax Number (212) 995 4902
Other locations Abu Dhabi and Shanghai

Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

New York University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

New York University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important New York University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Accreditation Commission
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize New York University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

New York University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of New York University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify New York University's academic range and degree level offering.



New York University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

New York University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

New York University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of New York University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at New York University.



New York University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact New York University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official New York University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

New York University Admission Info


New York University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

New York University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


New York University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

New York University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

New York University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


New York University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
New York University has more than 15200 international students.


New York University's Admission Office Admission Office

22 Washington Square North
New York City 10011-9108
(212) 998 4500


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact New York University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

New York University Size and Profile


New York University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

New York University has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


New York University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

New York University's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.


New York University's Control Type Control Type

New York University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


New York University's Entity Type Entity Type

New York University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


New York University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

New York University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


New York University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

New York University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


New York University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


New York University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

New York University Facilities


New York University's Library University Library

Yes Visit New York University's Library
New York University's library has 9 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,071,277 physical volumes, 249,873 physical media, 340,797 digital/electronic media and 1,397 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 300 full-time employees, including 83 librarians. New York University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


New York University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, New York University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 13,063 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


New York University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


New York University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

New York University Services


New York University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


New York University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


New York University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


New York University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


New York University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

New York University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of New York University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

New York University
  • College of Arts and Science
  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Global Public Health
  • College of Nursing
  • Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
  • Gallatin School of Individualized Study
  • Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
  • Institute of Fine Arts
  • Leonard N. Stern School of Business
  • Tandon School of Engineering
  • Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
  • School of Professional Studies
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • Silver School of Social Work
  • Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
  • Tisch School of the Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

New York University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important New York University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York University public or private?

New York University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is New York University profit or non-profit?

New York University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of New York University in terms of enrollment?

New York University has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of New York University in terms of academic staff?

New York University's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.

Is New York University a coeducational institution?

New York University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does New York University use?

New York University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is New York University affiliated with?

None.

Does New York University admit international students?

Yes. New York University has more than 15200 international students.

What is New York University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

New York University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend New York University NYU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is New York University NYU located?

New York University is located in New York City, New York, United States. Address: 70 Washington Square South.

Is New York University NYU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, New York University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since ).

Does New York University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does New York University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does New York University have a university library?

Yes New York University's library has 9 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,071,277 physical volumes, 249,873 physical media, 340,797 digital/electronic media and 1,397 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 300 full-time employees, including 83 librarians. New York University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does New York University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, New York University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 13,063 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does New York University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does New York University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does New York University offer career services?

Yes

Does New York University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does New York University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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