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The New York Institute of Technology is a private, co-educational college located in New York, New York. The main campus of NYIT, the Old Westbury campus, was opened in 1963. The institute comprises of the following academic units:
- Architecture and Design
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Education and Professional Services
- Engineering and Computing Sciences
- Health Professions, Behavioral, and Life Sciences Management
- New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM)
The Old Westbury campus is home to a sports complex, administrative offices and the de Seversky Center of NYIT. It also has an active Greek life.
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Campus LocationNorthern Blvd Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 USA Main Tel: (516) 686-7516 Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, medicine, architecture and planning, and computer science and engineering.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 639 | 44 | | Master | 502 | 16 | | First-professional degree | 270 | 1 | | Doctorale | 46 | 1 | | Associate | 11 | 4 | | Post-master's certificate | 11 | 3 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 8,481 in 2007-2008 (6,618 full-time equivalent). About 66% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 34% of the class. Undergrads are 56% of enrolled students, graduate students are 32%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 12%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,780 | | Room | $ 6,420 | | Board | $ 4,100 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid: NYIT Old Westbury participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsNYIT Old Westbury provides on-campus housing for 468 of its 6,618 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 76% | | Women | 80% | | All | 78% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-530 | | Math | 470-590 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (78 awarded) - Architectural Technology/Technician
- Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (267 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (60 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (6 awarded) - Culinary Arts and Related Services
DESIGN (34 awarded) - Design and Applied Arts
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (134 awarded) - Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (113 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (57 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
HOSPITALITY (23 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (104 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MEDIA (78 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded) MEDICINE (287 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (25 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (23 awarded) - Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (13 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE (59 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (99 awarded) - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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