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[quote=Anonymous]I have a kid who is an undergrad at NYU and one of my immediate family members attended as a grad student. The percentage of Jewish students is 21% (4,000 students) but it may feel like more because there are kosher kitchens, Jewish fraternities, a Jewish studies major and all students receive emails about Jewish holiday and Shabbat services.

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Academically, the school is quite strong. The vibe is very artsy-- not just theater but film, all performing arts (music, acting), etc. and the kids tend to be artsy. There are lots of gay kids, hipsters, students with amazing fashion sense, etc. There are also a lot of kids who aren't like that but I would say that it's a place for students who are non-judgemental.

I anticipated a very hands-off school and I was wrong. My kids' department keeps VERY close tabs on him. I was surprised by how rigorous the academics were, particularly for the general requirements. But it is probably not a good school for a kid who is disorganized. The campus is spread out and sometimes it's hard to figure out who can help resolve a problem.

The university guarantees housing for all four years if the students notify by a certain date.

Tuition costs are comparable to other top private schools but university housing/ meal plan is more expensive. The school does not have a great reputation for financial aid but gives the top academic/ talented students amazing merit packages.  [/quote]

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