New York University
New York, NY · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 9.2%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 113,578
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 10,693
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 5,818
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 54%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 9.4%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 9.4%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 720–760
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 760–800
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 34–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 27% / 12%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- required
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $84,374
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $62,796
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $62,796
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
- Students with federal loans
- 19%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 88%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 96%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $59,956
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $82,509
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 28,663
- Graduate students
- 27,772
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 8 : 1
- Women
- 59%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 18%
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Linda Mills
- Main phone
- (212) 998-1212
- Address
- 70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY 10012-1091
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 15 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 1 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 5 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $85 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 required (teacher, counselor or other); up to 3 accepted
Testing: Some arts programs require auditions or portfolios
Financial aid policies
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- No-loan financial aid
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- NYU Promise (NY campus): no tuition for family income under $100,000
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: nyu.edu, nyu.edu, nyu.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.