New York University is a major private research university with its main campus in the heart of Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Its Stern School of Business and Tisch School of the Arts are world-renowned, and its global network of campuses in Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and other cities offers students an unparalleled international education experience.
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Notable Alumni
Martin Scorsese (legendary filmmaker)•Lady Gaga (Grammy-winning singer)•Anne Hathaway (Oscar-winning actress)
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Safety
Campus crime declined in 2024 with dedicated security across multiple buildings and residence halls. Most incidents involve petty larceny in an open urban campus environment.
Greenwich Village and Washington Square are among Manhattan's safer neighborhoods with active street life and low violent crime, though petty theft occurs.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
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