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There are a ton of good looking girls. And only at NYU will you find a really dorky boy with a drop dead gorgeous girlfriend. The straight boys are kindof hard to find, and most either have a girlfriend, or are undatable...but luckily for us girls, there is a whole city out there! As for the gay guys, they make great friends, but eliminate a lot of the men from the dating pool...at least for girls.
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Overall Experience

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Students say that the best part about attending NYU is living in New York City. Students’ biggest complaint is the large tuition. Other complaints were that there is not much of a campus or student bond, and that the school is run too much like a business. But in general, those who go to NYU cite many benefits of living in the city, such as great nightlife, food, and internship opportunities.

NYU requires a certain taste and is not for everyone. Those who love city life and the arts tend to do best here. For those who prefer keg parties and large organized student events, such as sports and Greek life, this is probably not the right place. Whatever you’re thinking when you apply to this school, just remember that if you attend, you should be prepared for a mix of demanding academics and wild experiences in the city. Finding a balance between the two is key at this big-city school.

By The Numbers

General Information:
New York University
70 Washington Square S
New York, New York 10012

Control:
Private

Academic Calendar:
Semester

Religious Affiliation:
None

Founded:
1831

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(212) 998-1212

Full-Time Undergraduates:
18,525

Part-Time Undergraduates:
1,687

Total Male Undergraduates:
7,972

Total Female Undergraduates:
12,240

Overall Acceptance Rate:
35%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
42%

Regular Acceptance Rate:
34%

Total Applicants:
34,457

Total Acceptances:
12,008

Freshman Enrollment:
4,619

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
38%

Early Decision Deadline:
November 15

Early Decision Notification:
December 15

Regular Decision Deadline:
January 15

Regular Decision Notification:
April 1

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
2,078

Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
160

Transfer Applications Received:
4,086

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
31%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1220–1410

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
610–700

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
610–710

SAT II Requirements:
SAT IIs are recommended, but not required for admission into any of the NYU schools.

Freshman Retention Rate:
92%

Top 10% of High School Class:
63%

Application Fee:
$65

Common Application Accepted?:
Yes

Supplemental Forms?:
Required

Admissions Phone:
(212) 998-4500

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
Tuition:
$31,690

Room and Board:
$11,790

Books and Supplies:
$700 per year

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$18,692

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
71%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
54%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
February 15

Financial Aid Phone:
(212) 998-4444

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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