New York University Reviews (2023)

Rating 1 out of 5

Overall, it is expensive yet students receive little care like a huge state university. The mental health support here is a joke. I imagine if I die alone somewhere no one will find out, maybe one month, maybe never. In terms of the individual school, the academic advisor I met was very irresponsible -- AP credits never transferred, never hear from my rationale, give extremely boring and useless talks on New Student Seminar -- totally wasted my time. Schools like Stern and Tisch may be better but my freshman year school was a disaster. They did nothing. The whole university, NYU, is also just a cold business. I plan to graduate early and leave ASAP.

Rating 4 out of 5

One of the most diverse college populations you’ll ever come across. The campus is completely immersed in city life and the collaboration with the community is an experience that was perfect for me. Professors go above and beyond to meet the students where they are, and strive to enable each student to grow within their own unique learning style to succeed far to the future.

Rating 4 out of 5

Overall my experience at NYU has been wonderful. The professors are amazing, the classes are interesting and there are a lot of opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

• Freshman
• 12 days ago

Rating 4 out of 5

New York University is everything I expected and more. It is a top tier institution which leads thousands of students in the perfect direction for their future career. The professors are awesome and extremely well-trained. I can rely on my professors to teach me what I need to know in order to excel in my education. New York University is a hard college to get into and an even harder college to do well in. I struggled my first year because I was not mentally prepared for how much work it was going to take to keep up with all of my classes. Once I got used to it, I now now what to expect and try my best everyday to be where I want to be academically.

Rating 5 out of 5

I have not started my 4 years at NYU yet. I just graduated high school and will be attending this coming fall.

Rating 3 out of 5

New York City is a fun location when you get used to it. For others like me with anxiety, it took me about an entire school year. You would have to look for resources at school to help you get around but they make it easy enough. Tuition is very expensive, so do NOT go unless you can afford it or win a scholarship or two. The classes are fine so far, but RateMyProfessor are very good resources for finding good professors. There are some professors that drop the ball. The dining hall food and the dorms are hit or miss. I am a relatively picky eater and I still found something good enough to eat every day. I wish NYU spent more money on maintaining updated, well taken care of dorms for everyone to be comfortable in. Also, nobody pays attention to school sports.

Rating 4 out of 5

It was tough starting my first year but NYU has a lot of support to offer in order to help the students.

Rating 5 out of 5

NYU is a very experience-oriented school! They give you many opportunity to explore the city and let all of the culture and life wash over you. The classes are fun and the professors care for their subjects and students. Welcome week is an amazing way to connect with students and the community at NYU is very beautiful. I would love to see the school take the student's opinion on what the money could be used for. I would also love to see more housing opportunities, especially for upperclassmen who aren't ready for the big leap of committing to finding an apartment in the city. There's so much to experience at NYU and the school makes sure you get up and get out there to experience it. In one year, I feel like I've lived through everything and and there's more to go through!

Rating 4 out of 5

NYU is very diverse. I really like how my campus is spread out all over the city. NYU also has unique clubs and opportunities for students to explore their field of interest.

Rating 4 out of 5

I am not nearly finished but New York University offers a rich experience in higher level education and I am so proud and honored to be a part of a school of such diversity and appeal.

Rating 1 out of 5

At first, it was very exciting to be in NYC. And I’d say that going to college in NYC was the best part of my experience. But absolutely nothing that was positive about my college years had anything to do with the school. It is extremely difficult to make connections with other students becjase of the layout of the school. No common areas or campus to speak of. Of course I knew this going in and thought it was part of the appeal - ‘NYC IS MY CAMPUS!’ But as it turns out, that is not a good thing.

Now, as you know, this school is insanely goddam expensive. I took 32 classes - and 4 of them were good. The rest ranged from mediocre to awful. NYU charges an absurd amount for this level of quality. If you’re not there for business or the theater program, it’s simply not worth it.

The students are generally well-meaning, but it is so obvious the school is full of upper middle and lower upper class kids who were too dumb to get into the ivies but pretend otherwise. It’s just a vapid place.

Rating 5 out of 5

Although I have not begun my time at NYU, I will be starting in the fall semester and am extremely excited. The friendly atmosphere of the community is very welcoming and has made my job as a student extremely easy. I feel as though I have all of my ducks in a row and am able to fulfill my requirements as a new student easily. NYU has also made it a priority to make sure that each new student feels connected to the campus, faculty, and other students before they even begin their time at the university. This is very important to me, as it will be a completely new experience and I already feel as though I am not alone.

Rating 5 out of 5

People at New York University are so helpful. There are always people reaching out and trying to help you. They also thoroughly explain situations and topics. They are polite and direct. It is a great culture.

Rating 4 out of 5

NYU is a fantastic university. My main reason for choosing NYU was because of its diverse programs. I knew that if I had a change of heart it would be easy to choose another major because all courses at NYU are top notch. I love the fact that it's not a one campus experience but rather you are already living your adult life in a big city. My only reservation is the price. Eventhough I got a scholarship, tuition keeps increasing every semester and there are services that could be better given the price we are paying.

Rating 4 out of 5

To start, living on my own in the city has been an authentic experience that has helped me grow as a young adult, taking on new responsibilities and meeting different people! Overall, college is what you make it. There are so many resources and opportunities, some clearly offered and pushed, and some just found by research or who you know (so be friendly and make connections!). Regarding classes, my professors are very inspiring, with expertise and experience. With the educational aspect, you'll learn the concrete information (rules and details of a concept) by studying and reading; you have to put in your own effort if you want to learn, either on your own time out of class, or for an assignment. Discussions and work in class with the professor are more on the abstract side of things, regarding ideals and philosophies, making you think about the world around you and how you can make a positive impact. Content and work differs by class, but your education relies on your effort!

Rating 5 out of 5

I loved my time at NYU. The programs are really good, no matter your major. And it's even better if you've got cross-segmented interest. You can tailor your studies to suit your particular interest across various fields and schools. My favorite part of the school however is it's setting. Nestled right in middle of one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods for young people, there's plenty of things to see and attend outside of classes, across all five boroughs.

• Freshman
• a month ago

Rating 5 out of 5

New York University is a great experience for any major you apply to a undergraduate school. It has great education and many opportunities to consider for any graduate school you go to. Washington Square Park is the main center of NYU to spent time and explore any activity they have going on. It includes a fountain, multiple building and facilities. It is even well known for tours of Greenwich Village. The village is the cultural center of NYU and anyone can explore as part of neighborhood of NYU. Therefore, NYU is famous for Washington Square Park.

Rating 4 out of 5

I like that it is located in NYC where I could easily access to essential needs while living around campus.