General Information

Location:
New York, New York , 10012

General Info:
(212) 998-1212

Website:
www.nyu.edu

Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profit

Awards offered:
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First Professional Degree
< 1 year Certificate
Master's Degree
Post Master's Degree

Campus setting:
City: Large

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
41,783 (21,327 undergraduate)

Nickname:
NYU

Mascot:
Bobcats


Mission Statement

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.

Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college

Student Services
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted
Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 92% 25 and over: 8%