New York University

New York, NY

D
Score: 407/1400
28,556
Undergraduate students
92%
Retention rate
$58,168
Annual tuition
0.59
Diversity Index
Data submitted by: Bz2092102, NYULaw1, user0530, Anonymous
Large Campus
Large Campus
private
Private University
Urban Campus
Urban Campus
Four-Year College
Four-Year College
Northeast Region
(Neo)Liberal Campus
(Neo)Liberal Campus
Geek Culture
Geek Culture
Noisy Campus
Noisy Campus
Graduate Students Unionized
Graduate Students Unionized

Description

By our metrics, NYU is one of the more accessible and disability-friendly campuses in the US although there is much room for improvement. A student at NYU School of Law tells us, "NYU Law is very accommodating to requests for common neurodivergence diagnoses like ADHD, but is minimally and sometimes not at all accommodating to requests that stem from less common neurodivergence diagnoses. If they haven't heard of it, they don't believe it exists."

It was surprising to learn that NYU does not have a football team, which is unusual for a school of its size and prestige, but makes sense given the limited space in Lower Manhattan. We consider this positive, given the violence and ethical problems associated with football.

NYU's Student Health Center (SHC) issues pretty solid guidance on helping students in distress, without resorting to the ableist, fearmongering language often seen on so many other university websites. That said, because New York City is one of the most heavily policed cities in the country, marginalized students thinking of living here should be aware of potentially frequent interactions with police and how that might negatively impact their safety and well-being. NYU is also home to the controversial Policing Project program, which has been heavily criticized by community groups as well as NYU School of Law students for being funded by police agencies and for promoting technological solutions that "sanitize police violence and surveillance."

A student also tells people to check out NYU Connections ASD, which is "a free and optional program for autistic NYU students dedicated to promoting student success by promoting a culture of acceptance and belonging. The program focuses on recognizing and building on each student's unique strengths and providing opportunities to connect with other neurodiverse NYU students through group meetings and projects."

Are all campus buildings physically accessible to students who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids?

NO

In 2022, the Washington Square News reported that, "NYU will begin a five-year effort to make its housing facilities more accessible after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Some of the university’s housing facilities had previously been found to be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act."

Are class session recordings readily available for lecture courses?

YES

A student writes, "Unless the professor happens to be nice, you often have to work with [Moses Center for Student Accessibility] to get videos."

Are students required to provide documentation of disability to qualify for receiving initial accommodations?

YES

A note from a doctor is required.

Is there required diversity and inclusivity training for faculty/staff/and students, and does training include recognition of neurodivergence and disability?

NO

What types of student-run peer support groups exist on campus?

Disability Cultural Center

NO

Mutual Aid Networks

YES

Peer Support Groups

NO

Other

NO

Mutual Aid: https://opencollective.com/gsocnyu#category-ABOUT 

Have you experienced ableism, discrimination, or witnessed stigmatizing language?

YES

A student tells us, "At a position I previously held on campus (I will not identify the department or supervisor), due to my different methods of processing information, I was blamed for not doing my job correctly and told, 'don't make me regret hiring you.'"

Are police involved in responding to student mental health crises?

YES

Does your college have a Student of Concern reporting page?

No

The University does have an online form to submit a Student Misconduct Report (Public Incident Report) that uses the Symplicity database, but it is mainly for reporting violations of the University Student Conduct Policy.

Clery Report data: Number of sexual assaults reported on campus per thousand students.

1

*2021 data

Updated on February 2, 2021.

Has the college published an official statement in support of racial justice movements?

Support for Black Lives Matter

NO

Support for Land Back

NO

NYU's president, Andrew Hamilton, issued statements after the murders of George Floyd in 2020 and Tyre Nichols in 2023, but he didn't explicitly support Black Lives Matter.

Does your college offer a Disability Studies curriculum?

YES

The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development offers a Minor in Disability Studies. A Center for Disability Studies was established at NYU in 2017.

Does your college offer a course on Critical Theory?

YES

PHIL-UA 39; Twentieth-Century Continental Philosophy

Does the college engage in morally questionable research?

Animal Experimentation

YES

Cure Autism

NO

Other

YES

NAGPRA: NYU still holds the remains of 113 Native Americans.

NYU's Policing Project program has been criticized by community groups as well as NYU School of Law students for being funded by police agencies and for promoting technological solutions that "sanitize police violence and surveillance."