Nyack College

Nyack College was established in the year 1882 and was originally known as the Missionary Training Institute in New York City. It was founded by Albert B. Simpson, a Christian evangelist and founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. The college's main campus is located in Nyack, New York, United States, and spreads over an area of more than 100 acres. The college offers degree programs through its seven schools, which are:

• Alliance Theological Seminary
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Bible and Christian Ministry
• School of Business and Leadership
• School of Education
• School of Human Services
• School of Music

The men's and women's sports teams of Nyack College compete in soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, softball, baseball, and golf.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Christ and Missionary Alliance Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,250 in 2007-2008 (1,597 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 52% of enrolled students, graduate students are 34%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 14%.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Nyack College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Nyack College provides on-campus housing for 825 of its 1,597 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 71 male students received the aid (men were 45% of those receiving aid) and 87 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 55% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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