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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 can be found in Old Westbury, New York (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at NYIT Old Westbury.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine.
NYIT Old Westbury does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 530 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way NYIT Old Westbury works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 7,231 students were enrolled in NYIT Old Westbury. The school has a large minority student population.
NYIT Old Westbury student athletes compete in Division I Independents and New York Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
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
Admissions Phone: (516) 686-7520
Financial Aid Phone: (516) 686-7680
http://www.nyit.edu
NYIT Old Westbury awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 416 | business management, MIS, finance, marketing, labor relations, business and related services, small business operations, accounting, ... |
| Medicine | 272 | osteopathic medicine, health professions, pre-med |
| Education And Teaching | 223 | education courses, school counseling, elementary school teaching, education, educational administration, industrial arts teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 94 | computer and info science |
| Media | 79 | media studies, radio and television |
| Therapy And Counseling | 54 | physical therapy, psychology, community psychology, community health services, patient counseling |
| Engineering | 52 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Design | 49 | design and applied arts, interior design |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | engineering technician, energy systems tech, environmental control tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, aerospace engineering tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 37 | architecture, architectural services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | occupational therapy, nutrition sciences |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | commercial art |
| Science | 22 | biology |
| Hospitality | 16 | hospitality management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | physician assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 9 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | various performing arts |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | culinary arts services |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social work, human development and family studies, facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for NYIT Old Westbury in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 637 | 21 |
| Bachelor's degree | 526 | 52 |
| First-professional degree | 259 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 29 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 8 |
In 2005, NYIT Old Westbury had a total enrollment of 7,231 students (5,723 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 74% |
| Foreign countries | 20% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 | 2,004 | 1,429 | 71% | 497 | 35% |
| Men | 1,139 | 874 | 77% | 325 | 37% |
| Women | 865 | 555 | 64% | 172 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (516) 686-7520
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,236 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
NYIT Old Westbury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 278200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (516) 686-7680
NYIT Old Westbury has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $101,330 | 7 | $109,342 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $79,579 | 12 | $66,230 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $64,833 | 18 | $64,306 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $58,905 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $83,902 | 42 | $71,719 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 60 | 160 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Track | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 46 | 91 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
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, General
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
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Facilities Planning and Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Community Psychology
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 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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