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New York Institute of Technology-Manhattan campus is a branch campus of the New York Institute of Technology, also referred to as New York Tech or NYIT, which was founded in 1955. The Manhattan campus, which was the former Knights of Pythias building, was purchased in April 1958. Presently, the campus includes four buildings and is adjacent to Columbus Circle. It is the smallest campus of NYIT. The Manhattan campus offers classes in all the academic schools and colleges of NYIT including:
NYIT-Manhattan campus has a variety of club sports teams such as coed volleyball, men's basketball, coed dodge ball, men's and women's soccer, and coed softball. The men's basketball team participates in the YMCA Vanderbilt league championship. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) teams of NYIT are located on the main campus in Old Westbury and are known as the Bears. They compete in the East Coast Conference.
NYIT is located in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by NYIT is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.
NYIT does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
NYIT has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
NYIT had 2,547 enrolled students in 2007-2008. The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at NYIT attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"go to www.nyit.edu, click 'About NYIT' scroll down to
To provide career-oriented professional education
To offer access to opportunity to all qualified students
To support applications-oriented research that benefits the
larger world"
More complete details are provided below.
New York Institute Of Technology Manhattan Campus
1855 Broadway
New York, NY 10023-7692
General Phone: (212) 261-1500
http://www.nyit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 157 | business management, finance, labor relations, international business, MIS, accounting, human resources, marketing, ... |
| Media | 134 | radio and TV tech, radio and television, advertising |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 97 | computer and info science, computer support, information technology |
| Architecture and Planning | 66 | architecture, architectural tech, urban planning |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | engineering technician, electronics tech, environmental control tech, energy systems tech |
| Engineering | 32 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 25 | commercial art |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English |
| Hospitality | 18 | hospitality management |
| Design | 17 | design and applied arts, interior design |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 16 | registered nursing |
| Science | 8 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | school counseling |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | marriage and family therapy, physical therapy |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 3 | culinary arts services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | nutrition sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for NYIT in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 370 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 266 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, NYIT had a total enrollment of 2,547 students (2,084 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 31% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 9 % |
NYIT offers campus housing for 210 of its 2,084 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,832 | 1,202 | 66% | 387 | 32% |
| Men | 1,110 | 724 | 65% | 238 | 33% |
| Women | 722 | 478 | 66% | 149 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,780 |
| Room and board | $ 10,310 |
| Room charge | $ 10,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid:
NYIT participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 278201)
NYIT has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $118,177 | 4 | $106,372 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $87,032 | 10 | $87,162 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $63,736 | 4 | $66,012 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $90,843 | 20 | $85,715 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Advertising
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NYIT Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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