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New York University

New York University's mission is to be an international center of scholarship, teaching and research defined by a culture of academic excellence and innovation. That mission involves retaining and attracting outstanding faculty, encouraging them to create programs that draw the best students, having students learn from faculty who are leaders in their fields, and shaping an intellectually rich environment for faculty and students both inside and outside the classroom. In reaching for excellence, NYU seeks to take academic and cultural advantage of its location in New York City and to embrace diversity among faculty, staff and students to ensure the widest possible range of perspectives, including international perspectives, in the educational experience.

General Information

Contact Information
70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY 10012-1091
www.nyu.edu
admissions@nyu.edu
General Info:(212) 998-1212
Financial Aid:(212) 998-4444
Admissions:(212) 998-4500
Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-professional Degree

Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two year certificate
Two but less than 4 year certificate
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Post-master's certificate
First-professional certificate

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/Evening college

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

New York University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
39,228 (19,929 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
94% under 25, 9% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$65
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants35,44813,81521,633
Percent admitted363537
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time373835
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT429592
ACT3828
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading600700
SAT Math610710
ACT Composite2731
ACT English
ACT Math
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

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

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $33,420 $31,690 $30,095
Out-of-State $33,420 $31,690 $30,095
Books and Supplies $700 $700 $700
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $11,780 $11,480 $11,390
Other $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Off Campus
Room and Board $11,850 $11,600 $11,500
Other $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Off Campus with Family
Other $980 $980 $980
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $46,900 $44,870 $43,185
Off Campus $46,970 $44,990 $43,295
Off Campus with Family $35,100 $33,370 $31,775
Out-Of-State
On Campus $46,900 $44,870 $43,185
Off Campus $46,970 $44,990 $43,295
Off Campus with Family $35,100 $33,370 $31,775
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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