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New York Institute of Technology was established in 1955. It is a private, co-educational college, with a main campus in Old Westbury, New York. This campus is the largest not only in terms of area, but also in terms of student population. Students here can enroll in any of the undergraduate, graduate, or professional/doctoral degree programs in architecture and design, arts, science, engineering, management, healthcare, and general education. The main campus also houses NYIT’s medical school, the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
New York Tech’s athletics teams are called the Bears, and the team colors are gold and blue. The sports offered are men's lacrosse, men's and women's basketball, soccer, softball, cross-country, and track, and women's volleyball. The Bears have won a number of national championships in lacrosse.
NYIT Old Westbury is in Old Westbury, NY. Old Westbury is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. NYIT Old Westbury issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medicine, business and management, computer science and engineering, and architecture and planning.
Not all applicants to NYIT Old Westbury are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at NYIT Old Westbury are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 8,481 students study at NYIT Old Westbury (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Part-time study is common at NYIT Old Westbury. Students participate in Division I Independents and New York Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"go to www.nyit.edu, click on About NYIT then scroll down to Mission:
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 Old Westbury
Northern Blvd
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
General Phone: (516) 686-7516
http://www.nyit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 287 | osteopathic medicine, medical scientist, health professions |
| Business and Management | 267 | business management, labor relations, small business operations, accounting, MIS, business and related services, finance, marketing, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 134 | education courses, school counseling, elementary school teaching, education, industrial arts teaching, math teaching, business teaching |
| Engineering | 113 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering management |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, political science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 99 | physical therapy, psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 78 | radio and TV tech, radio and television, advertising, communication studies |
| Architecture and Planning | 78 | architecture, architectural tech, urban planning |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 60 | computer and info science, information technology, computer support |
| Science | 59 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, biotechnology |
| Engineering Technician | 57 | engineering technician, energy systems tech, environmental control tech, electronics tech |
| Design | 34 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 23 | hospitality management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 23 | nutrition sciences, occupational therapy |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | physician assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | culinary arts services |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for NYIT Old Westbury in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 639 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 502 | 16 |
| First-professional degree | 270 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 46 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, NYIT Old Westbury had a total enrollment of 8,481 students (6,618 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
NYIT Old Westbury offers campus housing for 468 of its 6,618 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Old Westbury, 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 | 2,671 | 2,072 | 78% | 720 | 35% |
| Men | 1,626 | 1,238 | 76% | 474 | 38% |
| Women | 1,045 | 834 | 80% | 246 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
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 | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| 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 | $ 10,520 |
| Room charge | $ 6,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid:
NYIT Old Westbury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 278200)
NYIT Old Westbury 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 | 43 | $116,001 | 6 | $117,410 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $88,355 | 19 | $81,887 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $70,433 | 26 | $70,869 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $70,524 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $95,299 | 58 | $79,252 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 47 | 142 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Track | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 30 | 80 |
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
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NYIT Old Westbury Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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