NYU the easy way

New York University (also known as NYU) is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American universities.

Established in 1831, NYU is a private co-ed college that maintains a current enrollment of well over 50,000 students. Roughly half of them study at the undergraduate level, although the university is well known for its graduate programs. Approximately 25% of the school's total enrollments are international students.

According to a recent report from Best Colleges, the university is ranked 30th among National Universities. The school offers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education courses, both on campus and online. The average student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

New York University is highly selective, with a recent acceptance of roughly 21%. The median SAT score of incoming students is about 1440. The average high school GPA is 3.7.

NYU is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

Shown above: A wide angle view of Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, with NYU in the background.

image credit: law.nyu.edu

Above: A google map of New York University and the surrounding neighborhood.

NYU Q&A

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about New York University.

1. Where is New York University?

The main campus is located in the Greenwich Village section of New York City, although the school maintains international campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.

Here is the school's official mailing address:

New York University

70 Washington Square South

New York, NY

10012

2. What types of academic programs are offered at New York University?

NYU is made up of the following colleges and schools:

College of Arts & Science
Center for Data Science
Center for Urban Science and Progress
College of Dentistry
College of Global Public Health
Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Institute of Fine Arts
Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Shanghai
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
School of Law
School of Medicine
School of Professional Studies
Silver School of Social Work
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Stern School of Business
Tandon School of Engineering
Tisch School of the Arts

Above: The Stern School of Business at NYU

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Above: The Tisch School of the Arts at New York University

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3. What undergraduate studies are offered at New York University?

Undergraduate course offerings at NYU include many hundred majors (as well as more than a few minors). Students can major in subjects from any of the following areas of study:

Arts and Media
Business
Education
Health
Humanities
Social Sciences
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

Above: A theatre production at NYU

image: tisch.nyu.edu

4. What graduate programs are available at New York University?

Here is a list of Masters degree programs available at NYU:

Construction Management
Event Management
Global Affairs
Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime
Global Sport
Hospitality Industry Studies
Human Capital Analytics and Technology
Human Resource Management and Development
Integrated Marketing
Management and Systems
Professional Writing
Project Management
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Publishing Digital and Print Media
Real Estate
Real Estate Development
Sports Business
Tourism Management
Translation

NYU also features numerous PhD programs. For example, here's a list of PhD programs at the university's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS):

American Studies
Anthropology
Atmosphere-Ocean Science and Mathematics
Basic Medical Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Cinema Studies
Classics
Cognition and Perception
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Data Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English and American Literature
Environmental Health Sciences
French Language
French History
Germanic Languages and Literatures
Hebrew and Judaic Studies and History
History of Art and Archeology
Italian Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Music
Neural Science
Performance Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
The Ancient World

PhD programs are also offered at the university's other graduate colleges.

Above: The School of Law at NYU

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5. What courses of study are offered at the New York University School Of Law?

Students at NYU can take any of hundred of legal courses from any of the following fields of study:

Cities and Land Use
Constitutional, Civil Rights, and Democracy
Corporate and Commercial Law
Criminal Justice
Environmental Law
Family, Gender, and Sexuality
Global and International Law
Human Rights Law
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property and Innovation Law
Labor and Employment Law
Law and Security
Legal Theory, History, and the Social Sciences
Litigation and Procedure
Regulation and Public Policy
Taxation Law

Above: A charming dorm room at NYU

image: nyulocal.com

6. How much does it cost to attend New York University?

According to the website, the total cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses for undergraduate enrollment on the main campus for the upcoming school year is as follows:

$51,828 tuition
$18,156 for room and board

The total cost for undergraduate tuition, room, and board comes to about $70,000.

However, applicants must also factor in expenses such as transportation, and personal items, among other things.

Additional fees may also apply, such as technology fees, materials fees, transcript fees, and course fees, for instance.

Financial aid is given to about half of all enrolled undergraduate students, and may come in the form of grants, scholarships, work study programs, and private donations, to name a few. All applicants seeking financial aid must complete and submit the FAFSA form.

7. What is the New York University campus like?

The borderless main campus of NYU blends right into the cityscape of Greenwich Village, and overlooks Washington Square Park. The park is known for its magnificent stone arch and fountain.

The school's undergraduate housing system consists of more than 20 residence halls. Some of these are converted apartment buildings or quaint old hotels.

No matter where you live, every possible convenience is located right nearby. That's the NYC guarantee!

The athletic teams at NYU are called the Violets. Varsity sports for men and women here include:

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

The campus is also home to many hundred student interest clubs and organizations.

Above: The NYU basketball team in action

image: nyunews.com

8. What are the distance learning options at New York University?

NYU offers many online courses and online degree programs.

Here is a list of some popular courses currently offered online by NYU:

Anthropology
Bioinformatics
Business
Chinese Language
Civil and Urban Engineering
Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Construction Management
Dental Hygiene
Digital Communications
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Global Public Health
Health Administration
Healthcare Management
History
Human Resources
Humanities
Industrial Engineering
Information Systems Management
Interactive Media Arts
Integrated Marketing
Leadership Studies
Literature
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Music Performance, Theory, and Composition
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Organizational Behavior
Philosophy
Photography
Politics
Project Management
Psychology
Real Estate
Science and Technology
Social Science
Sociology
Sports Management
Teaching and Learning
Tourism Management
Translation
Urban Studies
Writing

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9. What is the contact information for New York University?

You can reach someone at the main campus of NYU by calling 212-998-1212.

To speak with someone in the financial aid office, call 212-998-4444.

To reach the office of undergraduate admissions, call 212-998-4550.

For the office of graduate admissions, call 212-992-4723.

To contact the NYU School of Law, call 212-998-6100.

Above: Brownstones on a typical tree lined street in "the West Village."

image: newyorkcityinformer.com

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