First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wagner.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 120 |
| Business Administration and Management | 58 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 27 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 23 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 17 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 8 |
| Music Performance | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 5 |
| Biopsychology | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 11% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2018–19)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Nearest hub airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20
Elevation
310 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
24.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- College of Staten Island CUNY3 mi
- New Jersey City University7 mi
- CUNY Brooklyn College8 mi
- St. Francis College8 mi
- Metropolitan College of New York8 mi
- Saint Peter's University8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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