Parents
We get it; we’re parents too. But don’t worry, your student will be in great hands at NYU. And it all starts in the classroom. We’re the largest independent research university in the United States, featuring world-class academics, faculty, and resources. Our two New York City campuses — Greenwich Village and Downtown Brooklyn — are located in culturally diverse, safe, and exciting neighborhoods. Meanwhile, our campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai are equally inspiring. They offer their own unique cultural and educational experiences, preparing students to succeed and lead in an increasingly interconnected world.
In addition, parents, you can be rest assured that while a rich collegiate life is important at NYU, so is our students’ health and well-being — something we take very seriously.
Virtual Events Just For Parents
The college search process is naturally full of questions and anxiety. But now more than ever, we recognize the importance of support not just for our applicants, but for their parents, too. NYU for Parents allows you to gain valuable insight and answers from our panel of experts, including representatives from, student success, financial education, and the NYU Parent group.
Academics
With more than 270 academic programs that span the arts, humanities, business, and the sciences, NYU has something to satisfy just about any calling. And while we’re large in offerings, we’re close-knit in how we educate, as many of our departments collaborate to ensure our students receive a well-rounded education across multiple disciplines. In addition, since we’re located in three of the world’s great business centers, our students have an amazing wealth of internship and other hands-on learning opportunities that other students can only dream about.
Fast Facts
$75,336
Average Starting Salary for NYU Class of 2022 graduates
93.6%
Class of 2022 Graduates Employed or in Graduate School Post Commencement
>$37,000
Average Scholarship Amount Awarded to First-Years
71.9%
of Students in the Class of 2022 Held Internships During Their Undergraduate Career
NYU's Global Network
The world is a classroom at NYU. With nearly 100 countries represented, we have the most diverse student body in the nation, ensuring our students are exposed to myriad cultures, ideas, and perspectives. In addition, beyond our multicultural home of New York City, we offer a global network of learning opportunities, with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai and 12 academic centers in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. At NYU, knowledge has no boundaries.