NYU has become the largest private university in the United States by enrollment, with a total of 51,848 enrolled students, including 26,733 undergraduate students and 25,115 graduate students in 2019. NYU also receives the most applications of any private institution in the United States and the ninth-most applications in the United States overall, and admissions are considered highly selective.
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Former name
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University of the City of New-York (1831–1896) |
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| Motto | Perstare et praestare (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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“To persevere and to excel” |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | April 21, 1831 |
| Founder | Albert Gallatin |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
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Academic affiliation
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| Endowment | $5.8 billion (2021) |
| Budget | $14.7 billion (2021) |
| Chairman | William R. Berkley |
| President | Andrew D. Hamilton |
| Provost | Katherine E. Fleming |
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Academic staff
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Total: 9,835 (fall 2018) (5,723 full-time / 4,112 part-time) |
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Administrative staff
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2,242 |
| Students | 51,848 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 26,733 (Fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 25,115 (Fall 2018) |
| Location |
New York City
, United States
40°43′48″N 73°59′42″W |
| Campus | Large City, 230 acres (0.93 km2) (Manhattan campus) |
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| Newspaper | Washington Square News |
| Colors | NYU Violet White |
| Nickname | Violets |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division III – UAA |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Website | www |
