Our Students

New York Tech students are makers, doers, innovators, and inventors, eager to make the world a better place. They take on real-world problems and tackle them inside and outside the classroom. Our undergraduate and graduate students conduct groundbreaking research, pursue internships at top companies, volunteer at organizations in need, and attend professional conferences to network with industry leaders. When they graduate, they are ready to lead, heal, and create.


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Features and Videos

NYITCOM-Arkansas Students Named to Delta Health Policy Fellowship Program

Seven medical students will participate in a robust practicum experience with local, state, and federal leaders that will allow them to contribute to decision-making that will affect the health of communities in Arkansas and across the Delta.

Medical Marathon

NYITCOM students and faculty volunteered at this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, providing medical support and cheering on the athletes.

Students Find Career Opportunities at AFROTECH Conference

Three New York Tech students attended the AFROTECH conference, where they met with prospective employers gained a new perspective on networking, professional connections, and pursuing career opportunities.

Honoring Those Who Answer the Call of Duty

In honor of Veterans Day, NYITCOM alumni, including military physicians, shared stories of caring for veterans and active service members.

New York Tech Joins Engineering Doctoral Consortium

New York Tech is one of nine New York City-area universities in a new consortium through which engineering doctoral student can take courses at each other’s institutions without any additional tuition, as part of a new multi-school agreement.

Student Profile: Ali Gedawi

Physics student Ali Gedawi did not see physics in his future—he thought he would become an engineer. But as he balances his studies with his role as president of the New York City campus Student Government Association, his professors have instilled in him a love for the field.

New York Tech Participates in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Participate in an array of programs throughout the week in support of Bear Bytes and the Grizzly Cupboard to bring awareness to basic needs issues on campus and across the country.

Student Profile: Yamini Bhaveshbhai Patel

A biology student, a Student Government Association president, and a mixed martial artist walk into a classroom. There’s no punchline here—that’s just Yamini Bhaveshbhai Patel.

By the Numbers

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    • Undergraduate: 3,419
    • Graduate: 2,490
    • Medical/Professional: 1,762 (NY and AR)
  • International Makeup

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  • Racial and Ethnic Makeup

    (New York/online only)

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    • American Indian/Alaska Native (0.2%)
    • Asian (20.5%)
    • Black/African-American (9.9%)
    • Hispanic/Latino (17.0%)
    • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (0.4%)
    • Non-resident alien (14.6%)
    • Two or more ethnicities (3.7%)
    • Unknown (6.4%)
    • White (27.3%)
  • Gender Ratio

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  • PERCENT OF FIRST-TIME FULL-TIME DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL AID

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  • Percent of International Students

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  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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  • First-Generation Undergraduate Students

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  • Financial Aid Award

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    • $33,016 average financial aid award for first-time, full-time degree-seeking students at our New York campuses
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