New York University
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$54,880
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About New York University
New York University is located in New York City and has an annual enrollment of over 53,000 students. The private, nonprofit school's acceptance rate is 16%, and its graduation rate is 85%. NYU features more than 270 undergraduate study areas and nearly 100 graduate programs, including nearly 30 online programs. NYU has roughly 150 centers and institutes and 11 global academic centers around the world. Online and on-campus students can access over 300 active groups and organizations.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Colleges in New York
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- #1 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Secondary Education Programs
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- #5 Ranked in Best Master's in Audiology and Speech Pathology Programs
- #9 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
21% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards88% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 31-34
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1370-1540
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards53k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
28%
Non-U.S. Citizen
28%
Asian
16%
Hispanic
13%
Black
7%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
30
Total Online Enrollment
47,026
Percent of Programs Online
93% On-campus
7% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 50% online
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate 17% online
Master's 11% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
24%
State Grant Aid
9%
Institution Grant Aid
57%
Pell Grant
19%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$56k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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