POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

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Polytechnic University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Brooklyn, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Six Metrotech Ctr
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Main Phone: (718) 260-3100
Web Site: www.poly.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,483 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.9% of students attend full-time, while 1.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 352 male students and 92 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 79.3% of the student body, while females made up 20.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (28)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 68.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 600 or higher. One fourth of students scored 690 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Engineering

History And Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Mathematics

Mathematics

Physical Sciences

School Accreditation

Polytechnic University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Polytechnic University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Polytechnic University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Division III Independents (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 34,805
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 28,194
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 34,805

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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