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The Polytechnic Institute of New York University, also known as NYU-Poly, was established in the year 1854. It is the second oldest institute of technology in the United States. Initially, it was known as Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. It went through several name, location, and status changes before it was named Polytechnic University in 1985. In 2008, it merged with New York University and became Polytechnic Institute of New York University. It is now the applied sciences and engineering school of New York University.
NYU-Poly is located in Brooklyn, New York City, and enrolls more than 2,000 students annually. The institute offers a variety of degree programs in the fields of chemical and biological sciences and engineering, civil engineering, construction management, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, finance and risk engineering, humanities and social sciences, mathematics, mechanical and aerospace engineering, physics, and technology management.
Students of NYU-Poly participate in a variety of sports including baseball, judo, soccer, tennis, basketball, cross country, volleyball, golf, indoor and outdoor track, softball, and lacrosse. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Blue Jays or the Jays.
NYU Poly can be found in Brooklyn, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at NYU Poly.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering and computer science and engineering.
NYU Poly does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 560 to 675, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way NYU Poly works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 3,317 students were enrolled in NYU Poly. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at NYU Poly are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. NYU Poly student athletes compete in Division III Independents competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To produce and support the leaders of tomorrow, we will provide excellence in research and education in engineering, computing, science and related fields for the New York region and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Polytechnic Institute Of New York University
Six Metrotech Ctr
Brooklyn, NY 11201
General Phone: (718) 260-3100
http://www.poly.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 337 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, transportation engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 214 | computer and info science, computer support, computer engineering, information science |
| Business and Management | 191 | financial management, business and related services, business management, human resources |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 27 | construction management |
| Science | 20 | biochem/biophysics courses, bioinformatics, chemistry, polymer chemistry, biotechnology, physics |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics |
| Media | 9 | digital communications, journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, social studies, humanities |
| Transportation | 3 | transportation and materials moving |
Number of programs and degrees for NYU Poly in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 540 | 30 |
| Bachelor's degree | 259 | 17 |
| Doctor's degree | 29 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, NYU Poly had a total enrollment of 3,317 students (2,879 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 85% |
| Women | 15% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 41% |
| Graduate | 59% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 36% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
NYU Poly offers campus housing for 400 of its 2,879 (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 | 1,482 | 1,075 | 73% | 331 | 31% |
| Men | 1,106 | 820 | 74% | 281 | 34% |
| Women | 376 | 255 | 68% | 50 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 675 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,644 |
| Room and board | $ 8,721 |
| Room charge | $ 6,670 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,575 |
Financial Aid:
NYU Poly participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 279600)
NYU Poly has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 11 |
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 | calendar year | 11 | $116,863 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $80,967 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $60,000 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $48,472 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $48,294 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $82,015 | 5 | $65,810 |
*: 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 | 26 | $113,344 | 5 | $110,883 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $82,511 | 4 | $96,288 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $90,475 | 4 | $86,825 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,526 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $53,368 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $90,378 | 17 | $88,206 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NYU Poly Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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