New York University

New York University

New York University is a private institution that was founded in 1831. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,985 and its setting is urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. New York University's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 32. Its tuition and fees are $46,170 (2014-15).
New York University’s primary campus is located in the lively Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. NYU is a true city school, with no borders separating a distinct campus from the streets of the Big Apple. Students are guaranteed housing for all four years in the many residence halls throughout Manhattan, but many upperclassmen choose to live off campus in apartments around the city. NYU has a small but active Greek life with more than 25 fraternity and sorority chapters. There are hundreds of student organizations on campus, such as NYU-TV, which operates both the University Channel and the Movie Channel to provide entertainment and information to the university community.
NYU is divided into a number of schools and colleges, the largest of which is the College of Arts and Sciences. For those interested in drama or film, the renowned Tisch School of the Arts is the place to go, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs in acting, dance, dramatic writing, film, television and more.
When applying to New York University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 31. The application fee at New York University is $70. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 35.5 percent.
The student-faculty ratio at New York University is 10:1, and the school has 61.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at New York University include: Visual and Performing Arts; Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Health Professions and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 92 percent.
New York University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,985, with a gender distribution of 43.3 percent male students and 56.7 percent female students. At this school, 44 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 56 percent of students live off campus. New York University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
New York University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. New York University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at New York University.
At New York University, 52.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $24,246.