Why NYU-Poly?

At NYU-Poly, we understand that deciding which college to go to is one of the biggest decisions you’ve probably had to make. There are so many things to consider:

• What’s the school’s academic reputation?
• Will I like the location?
• What about internship opportunities while I’m in school?
• What will be my career options when I graduate? Will they help me get a job?
• Can I afford to go here? How will I pay to go here?
• What’s there to do when I’m not in class or studying? College is supposed to be fun, right?

We’ve featured nearly every aspect of NYU-Poly on this web site to help you answer those and the many other questions you have. From academics to job prospects to on-campus living, you’ll be able to decide if NYU-Poly is the right school for you.

Below is a snapshot of NYU-Poly. Please explore the pages of Undergraduate Admissions as well as Life, and About, to get a fuller view of who we are. And of course, you can arrange to visit our campus, or speak to an admissions counselor.

NYU-Poly Snapshot

Students

1,750 full-time undergraduates; 2750 total full- and part-time graduate students from 30 states and 50 foreign countries. NYU-Poly has been ranked among the top ten most diverse campuses in the country for several years.

Location

Downtown Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn is the most populous of NYC’s five boroughs. Neighborhoods in and around downtown Brooklyn are as unique as their inhabitants. Like Manhattan — which is only a couple of Subway stops from NYU-Poly’s main campus — Brooklyn offers every conceivable cultural, culinary, shopping, and entertainment destination. NYU-Poly also has graduate centers in Long Island, Westchester and Manhattan.

Degrees

Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy in a wide range of majors and programs.

Financial Aid

More than 95% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid.

Faculty

87% of faculty members hold PhDs

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

13-to-1

Average Class Size

22

Placement Rate

More than 89% of undergraduate students receive job offers within 6 months of graduation.

Salary Expectation

Today's graduate earns a median annual starting salary of $62,400.

Academic Approach

Since its founding, NYU-Poly has approached technological education with a firm belief in the success of developing students’ skills through practical application. Our emphasis on merging classroom and fieldwork is the hallmark of PolyThinking, and gives our students the edge they need to stand out. It is also a cornerstone in our i²e educational model: invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Accreditations

All undergraduate and graduate programs at Polytechnic Institute of NYU are accredited by the Middle States Association. Undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The undergraduate program in computer science is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB), and the undergraduate chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Resources

A $130-million upgrade to the MetroTech on which our campus is located is reflected in:

• a newly-constructed academic building
• a modern residence hall
• a new athletic facility and new labs
• wireless networking
• new computer labs with high-end workstations for research, 3D modeling, etc.

The Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology offers:

• More than 190,000 titles, 200,000 volumes, numerous serials, online databases, CD-ROM learning tools and multimedia resources; and
• Access to the Online Computer Library Center’s international database with over 4,000 participating libraries.

NYU-Poly’s affiliation with New York University will evolve over time, allowing for more and more shared resources. Currently, students have access to several of NYU’s libraries, including its main library, Bobst. Access to other resources and services — from academic to social to study abroad programs — are expected to become available in the near future.