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Summary
Nyack College is a private institution that was founded in 1882. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,150 and its setting is suburban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Nyack College's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $21,500 (2011-12).
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Nyack College is the only accredited Christian liberal arts college in the New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1882 and affiliated with The Christian & Missionary Alliance, Nyack is unique in the multicultural mix of its students. Representing more than 30 countries, 40 U.S. states, and 30 denominations, they come together in a common commitment to Jesus Christ. Nyack offers more than 30 majors and focuses on practical preparation for ministry, missions, education, business, music, social work and other careers. The Rockland County campus borders a quaint village overlooking the Hudson River just 20 miles from the Manhattan campus. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1882 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian and Missionary Alliance |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Nyack College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 30. The application fee at Nyack College is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 99.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 100% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 30 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Nyack College is 14:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.0 percent.
| Class sizes | N/A | |
| Student-faculty ratio | 14:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Nyack College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,150. Nyack College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,305 |
| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Nyack College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Nyack College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Nyack College.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $21,500 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,250 (2011-12) - Medium |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2010 data
