Nyack College Admissions

Nyack College Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 100%, Nyack is open to almost all of those who apply each year. Students with solid grades and good test scores have a very good chance of making it into the school. To apply, interested students will need to submit an application, along with scores from the SAT or ACT, high school transcripts, and letters of recommendation. For more information about applying, including deadlines and other requirements, be sure to visit the college's website.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Nyack College Acceptance Rate: 100%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 390 / 513
  • SAT Math: 380 / 513
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 18 / 25
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Nyack College Description:

Nyack College has campuses in Nyack, New York, New York City, and Washington D.C., as well as seminaries in Nyack and New York City. It is a graduate and undergraduate evangelical college, affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, whose founder, Albert B. Simpson, established Nyack in 1882. The college takes its Christian identity seriously, and you can read Nyack's statement of faith here. For a relatively small college, Nyack is made up of an impressive 10 colleges and schools. Academics are supported by a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Students will also find plenty to do outside of the classroom. Nyack's sports teams, the Warriors, are members of both the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Nyack is also home to a variety of clubs including a creative arts ministry and a poetry slam club. For anyone looking to live in the Big Apple, Nyack does not offer on-campus housing for its Manhattan Campus, but it does provide assistance finding living arrangements close by.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 2,502 (1,451 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
• 81% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $24,850
• Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,200
• Other Expenses: $4,530
• Total Cost: $39,580

Nyack College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 86%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $19,611
  • Loans: $6,766

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Biblical and Theological Studies, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Social Work

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 26%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Soccer, Track, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Cross Country
• Women's Sports: Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Basketball, Track

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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