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
74%
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
730
10-19
2,101
20-29
928
30-39
355
40-49
194
50-99
356
100+
112
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
74%
4-year grad rate
88%
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:
Management Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
450.8
519.44
588.08
656.72
725.36
794
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- East Asian Studies 9
- East Asian Studies 7
- African-American/Black Studies 3
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- Asian-American Studies 2
- Latin American Studies 2
- European Studies/Civilization 2
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
- African-American/Black Studies 1
- Ethnic Studies 1
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 1
- Area Studies, Other 1
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
- Latin American Studies 1
- European Studies/Civilization 1
- Area Studies, Other 0
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 181
- Neuroscience 57
- Ecology 39
- Biochemistry 30
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 26
- Ecology 17
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
- Biochemistry 1
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
Business
- Management Science 794
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 121
- Real Estate 70
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 29
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2
- Actuarial Science 0
- Business Statistics 0
- Business/Commerce, General 0
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 0
- Finance, General 0
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 382
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 61
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 521
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 100
- Information Technology 76
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 58
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 52
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other 28
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 11
- Information Technology Project Management 2
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 1
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18
- Education, General 17
- Music Teacher Education 12
- Elementary Education and Teaching 8
- Social Studies Teacher Education 5
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 82
- Chemical Engineering 49
- Computer Engineering, General 46
- Civil Engineering, General 46
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 36
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering/Industrial Management 66
- Engineering/Industrial Management 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 92
- English Language and Literature, General 18
- English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 16
- French Language and Literature 14
- Comparative Literature 8
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 6
- Linguistics 5
- French Language and Literature 4
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- Spanish Language and Literature 3
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 3
- Italian Language and Literature 2
- Comparative Literature 2
- German Language and Literature 2
- German Language and Literature 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Italian Language and Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Russian Language and Literature 1
- Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 426
- Public Health, General 43
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 20
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 18
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 2
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 2
- International Public Health/International Health 1
History
- History, General 60
- History, General 29
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 7
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Studies 0
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 0
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 634
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 15
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other 134
- Mathematics, General 109
- Applied Mathematics, General 56
- Mathematics, General 54
- Statistics, General 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Data Science, General 159
- Natural Sciences 51
- Nutrition Sciences 35
- Cognitive Science, General 19
- Data Science, General 19
- Sustainability Studies 11
- Sustainability Studies 1
- Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 51
- Philosophy 25
- Religion/Religious Studies 4
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
- Acoustics 43
- Physics, General 29
- Chemistry, General 29
- Physics, General 4
- Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 508
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 47
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 59
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 4
Social Sciences
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 548
- Political Science and Government, General 168
- International Relations and Affairs 95
- Social Sciences, Other 89
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 71
- Sociology, General 67
- Political Science and Government, General 53
- Social Sciences, General 40
- Urban Studies/Affairs 30
- Anthropology, General 30
- Social Sciences, Other 27
- International Relations and Affairs 14
- Anthropology, General 10
- Sociology, General 9
- Urban Studies/Affairs 8
- Archeology 2
- Archeology 2
- Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 435
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 400
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other 148
- Music Performance, General 66
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 58
- Photography 50
- Dance, General 48
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 45
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 38
- Music Theory and Composition 22
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 18
- Music, General 9
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 6
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
- Music, General 3
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other 1
- Photography 1
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
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