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Nyack College has its main campus located in Nyack, New York, United States. It was founded in 1882 as the Missionary Training Institute by Albert B. Simpson, founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and 19th century Christian evangelist. Nyack College's other campuses are located in Manhattan, Albany, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. The college is divided into several degree-granting schools and colleges, which are:
Thecollege's athletic teams are nicknamed the Warriors. Students participate in sports such as cross country, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, golf, and softball.
Nyack College is found in Nyack, NY. Nyack is a large suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christ and Missionary Alliance Church identity. Nyack College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Nyack College is known for its programs in business and management and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 3,250 in 2007-2008 at Nyack College. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Nyack College are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Nyack College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Nyack College values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Nyack College
1 South Blvd
Nyack, NY 10960-3698
General Phone: (845) 358-1710
http://www.nyack.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 357 | business management, accounting, business and related services |
| Religion and Philosophy | 204 | theology, ministry, religion, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, religious education, religious music, religious studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 87 | marriage and family therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 87 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, social studies, English, history, social services, sociology |
| Education and Teaching | 35 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | social work |
| Media | 14 | communication studies |
| Music | 11 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Nyack College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 516 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 239 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 54 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Nyack College had a total enrollment of 3,250 students (1,597 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 62% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 50% |
| State unknown | 15% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Nyack College offers campus housing for 825 of its 1,597 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nyack, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 522 | 488 | 93% | 196 | 40% |
| Men | 198 | 181 | 91% | 81 | 45% |
| Women | 324 | 307 | 95% | 115 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,610 |
Financial Aid:
Nyack College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 279000)
Nyack College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $54,675 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $63,486 | 10 | $61,882 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $55,460 | 4 | $56,742 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $51,461 | 10 | $49,077 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $42,107 | 6 | $43,320 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $56,341 | 30 | $53,216 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 87 | 158 |
| Basketball | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 59 | 85 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nyack College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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