New York University
Academics
How strong are the academics at New York University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
75%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
NYU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
789
10-19
2,262
20-29
1,009
30-39
393
40-49
251
50-99
371
100+
113
Honors Programs
New York University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on NYU's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at New York University:
96%
First-year retention rate
75%
4-year grad rate
89%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are New York University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Computer and Information Sciences, General
398.6
425.48
452.36
479.24
506.12
533
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- East Asian Studies 9
- African-American/Black Studies 9
- East Asian Studies 4
- Latin American Studies 4
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 4
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
- Latin American Studies 3
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 2
- Ethnic Studies 2
- African-American/Black Studies 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
- Area Studies, Other 1
- Asian-American Studies 1
- European Studies/Civilization 0
- Area Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 95
- Neuroscience 48
- Ecology 42
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 23
- Ecology 14
- Biochemistry 13
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
- Neuroscience 1
Business
- Business/Commerce, General 395
- Management Science 205
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 115
- Real Estate 58
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 30
- Business Statistics 27
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 18
- Actuarial Science 5
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 353
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 57
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 421
- Information Technology 106
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 57
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 53
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 26
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other 20
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 9
- Information Technology Project Management 0
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 27
- Education, General 23
- Elementary Education and Teaching 20
- Music Teacher Education 10
- Social Studies Teacher Education 6
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Mathematics Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 103
- Civil Engineering, General 42
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 42
- Chemical Engineering 40
- Computer Engineering, General 38
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 6
- Mechanical Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering/Industrial Management 69
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 85
- English Language and Literature, General 16
- English Language and Literature, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 7
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 16
- French Language and Literature 15
- Comparative Literature 5
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
- Linguistics 4
- German Language and Literature 3
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 3
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
- Comparative Literature 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2
- Russian Language and Literature 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Linguistics 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- Italian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 431
- Public Health, General 42
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 20
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 16
- International Public Health/International Health 1
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 0
History
- History, General 53
- History, General 50
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 15
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 0
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 0
- Legal Studies 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 533
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 13
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 106
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other 106
- Mathematics, General 31
- Statistics, General 31
- Applied Mathematics, General 29
- Statistics, General 14
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 48
- Natural Sciences 29
- Sustainability Studies 16
- Cognitive Science, General 8
- Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 54
- Philosophy 17
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
- Acoustics 40
- Chemistry, General 29
- Physics, General 17
- Physics, General 1
Psychology
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 444
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 86
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 31
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 4
Social Sciences
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 460
- Political Science and Government, General 157
- International Relations and Affairs 80
- Social Sciences, General 61
- Social Sciences, Other 52
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 47
- Sociology, General 46
- Economics, General 34
- Political Science and Government, General 34
- Social Sciences, Other 29
- Urban Studies/Affairs 26
- Anthropology, General 25
- Sociology, General 15
- Anthropology, General 12
- International Relations and Affairs 9
- Urban Studies/Affairs 5
- Archeology 3
- Archeology 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 360
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 352
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other 125
- Music Performance, General 62
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 50
- Photography 50
- Dance, General 43
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 40
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 34
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 21
- Music Theory and Composition 13
- Music, General 7
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5
- Music, General 5
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