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Polytechnic University, also known as NYU-Poly, was established in Brooklyn, New York, in 1854. It is counted among the finest resources in science, research, technology, and management education. In addition to its main campus at MetroTech Center in Brooklyn, Polytechnic University also offers courses at various sites across the region. These include graduate centers at Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester. NYU-Poly also offers a number of programs in Israel.
NYU-Poly awards bachelor and master degrees in science, master degrees in engineering, and a doctorate of philosophy degree across a wide range of programs. Its students come from about thirty states and fifty foreign countries. This makes NYU-Poly one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. Its distinguished alumni include Nobel laureates, successful entrepreneurs, world class scientists, and notable inventors.
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Campus LocationSix Metrotech Ctr
Brooklyn, NY 11201
USA
Main Tel: (718) 260-3100
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Polytechnic University HighlightsWhere Polytechnic University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering and computer science and engineering.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 407 | 28 | | Bachelor | 266 | 16 | | Doctorale | 13 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Polytechnic University was 3,317 in 2007 (2,830 full-time equivalent). About 79% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 21% of the class. Undergrads are 48% of enrolled students and graduate students are 52%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 30,972 | | Room | $ 6,500 | | Board | $ 2,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,575 |
Financial Aid: Polytechnic University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 63 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 53 |
Housing and MealsPolytechnic University provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 2,830 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Polytechnic University AthleticsPolytechnic University is in the Division III Independents for major sports.
Polytechnic University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 73% | | Women | 74% | | All | 73% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-590 | | Math | 560-670 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (154 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (190 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING (282 awarded) - Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS (15 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (9 awarded) MEDIA (13 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) SCIENCE (10 awarded) - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Polymer Chemistry
TRANSPORTATION (5 awarded) - Transportation and Materials Moving
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