New York University: University Insights

About the University

Since its founding in 1831, NYU has been an innovator in higher education, reaching out to an emerging middle class, embracing an urban identity and professional focus, and promoting a global vision that informs its 19 schools and colleges.

New York University Campus, NYU, NYU STERN — New York University Campus

Today, that trailblazing spirit makes NYU one of the world's most prominent and respected research universities, featuring top-ranked academic programs and accepting fewer than one in eight undergraduates. Anchored in New York City and with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai as well as 12 study-away sites worldwide, NYU is a leader in global education, with more international students and students studying abroad than any other US university.

Overview

Location: New York City, United States

Type: Private Research University

Founded: 1831

Tuition: $62,138 - $90,484

Fun Facts

"Smiling Faces, Going Places"

In 2000, NYU's College of Dentistry started "Smiling Faces, Going Places," which served as the first dentistry facility on wheels in the state and has served over 25,000 children in underserved neighborhoods since.

The fastest computer in New York City

Greene is NYU's newest high-performance computing cluster. Taking up 30 square feet of space, it is one of the top ten most powerful supercomputers in higher education, and one of the top 100 greenest supercomputers in the world.

Champion Quidditch team

The magical game of Quidditch from Harry Potter is brought to you live at NYU. The University had a World Champion Quidditch team that most recently made the Sweet 16 of the World Cup of Quidditch.

The many mascots

Given its diversity, NYU couldn't settle for only one mascot and has the Bobcat and Housie Maguire in New York, but they are also considered Violets. NYU Abu Dhabi students are Falcons, and NYU Shanghai is the mythical qilin. NYU is also famous for its torch!

The all-mighty NYU Card

The NYU Card is not only helpful in getting into buildings and swiping meals, but it will also get students a ton of discounts around the city and into many of the most important museums for free. Plus, it's one card for the whole global network.

The best housing you'll ever have

In New York alone, NYU has over 20 unique residence halls located throughout some of the busiest and most sought-after and expensive parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It also has some state-of-the-art residential and academic buildings at its global sites.

YU Langone Health

It is one of the nation's premier academic medical centers with the trifold missions to serve, teach, and discover! It has been ranked as one of the top 10 rehabilitation programs in the country by US News & World Report since 1989.

Admissions

Average SAT	1450
Average ACT	32
Average TOEFL	100
College Board Code	2562
Application Deadline	January

Application Requirements

NYU has its application on the Common Application Portal, which lists all the requirements of the application and the documents needed for the same. NYU has the following application requirements:

Standardized test scores (optional for the upcoming application term)
A Self-Reported Academic Record
Portfolio for specific programs
English language testing
The Common Application Mid-Year Report with the updated academic record if mid-year grades are available.

Essay Prompts Breakdown

Prompt: NYU was founded on the belief that a student’s identity should not dictate the ability for them to access higher education. That sense of opportunity for all students, of all backgrounds, remains a part of who we are today and a critical part of what makes us a world-class university. Our community embraces diversity, in all its forms, as a cornerstone of the NYU experience.

We would like to better understand how your experiences would help us to shape and grow our diverse community. Please respond in 250 words or less.

This is one of the optional/supplemental essay prompts from NYU. We highly recommend addressing it because it gives you another opportunity to highlight your interest in the university and showcase your personality.

The prompt requires you to highlight what you would bring to the campus if you're admitted. We prompt you to think of "Community!" Brainstorm a list of communities you belong to, how they impact you, what you contribute to them, what you learned from them, and how you applied that learning to other areas of your life.

Here are some questions you can use to frame a better, cohesive thought:

In what ways will you contribute to diversity on campus?
Are there organizations, groups, or programs that will allow you to continue service work or activities you've already done?
Is there an organization you'd want to start?

This prompt is a good opportunity for you to discuss why you could excel at the school and why you are a good fit.

Rankings

QS World Rankings: 39th

US News: 25th

NYU ranks among the top universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Accounting and finance, Mathematics, Law and legal studies, Psychology and Philosophy.

MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

New York University offers more than 270 areas of study. The ten most popular majors at NYU for the year 2021 were:

Visual and Performing Arts
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health Professions and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Psychology
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Engineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Famous Alumni

Anne Hathaway: Actress
Angelina Jolie: Actress
John F. Kennedy, Jr.: Son of President John F. Kennedy
Woody Allen: American Film Director
John P. Schaefer: President of The University of Arizona
Paul Levitz: President of DC Comics
Vivek Oberoi: Indian Actor
Sripati Chandrasekhar: Indian Minister of Health and Family Planning under Indira Gandhi
Charles Ranlett Flint: Founder of IBM
Paul Levitz: President of DC Comics

HEADMASTER Student Feedback

“Getting admitted into NYU was a dream, and being here is much more than just that. I chose NYU because of its amazing community and the great resources and support towards a better career.”

Headmaster Student

Class of 2025, STERN

“I’ve been heavily involved with the Academic Achievement Program since I stepped foot on NYU’s campus, and in a lot of ways it is responsible for the many positions and experiences I’ve held here. It has transformed my academic, personal, and professional future.. ”