New York University [Acceptance Rate + Statistics + Tuition] (2024)

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Quick Review New York University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics SAT scores ACT scores Admissions requirements Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees Average costs by household income Tuition and fees Room and board costs New York University majors Publications & Citations Publication / Citation count by topic Annual publication & citation counts New York University alumni General info Location and contacts New York University in social media FAQs References

Updated: February 29, 2024

EduRank

Position	Category
#22 of 14,131	In the World
#18 of 2,597	In North America
#17 of 2,496	In the United States
#3 of 221	In New York State
#2 of 92	In New York City
#5 of 1,941	For Art History
Top10	For 21 other topics

Subject rankings

Quick Review

Acceptance rate: 12%
Average SAT: 1520
Average ACT: 34
Avg. cost to attend: $29,499 /y
Aid receiving: 53%
Undergraduates: 29,401
Graduates: 29,743
Male:Female Ratio: 41:59
Control: Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree: Doctor's degree
Website: www.nyu.edu

New York University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

New York University has an acceptance rate of 12% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

	Total	Men	Women
Acceptance Rate	12%	12%	13%
Applicants	100,662	38,481	62,181
Admissions	12,539	4,743	7,796
Freshmen enrolled full time	6,164	2,410	3,754
Freshmen enrolled part time	20	9	11

14,240 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

4,060 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
1,627 or 26%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1470
or below

75% of them
had 1570
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in New York University are 1470-1570 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
688 or 11%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 33
or below

75% of them
had 35
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in New York University are 33-35 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Formal demonstration of competencies	Required
Recommendations	Required
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school record	Required
College-preparatory program	Considered but not required
Other Tests	Considered but not required
SAT/ACT	Considered but not required
Secondary school rank	Considered but not required
TOEFL	Considered but not required

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Nonresident Alien	19693 (33%)
White	14660 (25%)
Asian	9486 (16%)
Hispanic	7190 (12%)
Black or African American	3768 (6%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown	2530 (4%)
Two or more races	1697 (3%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander	46 (0.1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native	23 (0%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend New York University is $29,499 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend: $29,499/year
Average aid awarded: $47,096
Students receiving aid: 53%

Average costs by household income

<$30K	$15,298
$30-48K	$11,334
$48-75K	$16,039
$75-110K	$36,323
$110K+	$58,906

Tuition and fees

	Undergraduates	Graduates
Tuition in-district	$55,384	$37,332
Tuition in-state	$55,384	$37,332
Tuition out-of-state	$55,384	$37,332
Fee in-district	$2,784	$2,260
Fee in-state	$2,784	$2,260
Fee out-of-state	$2,784	$2,260

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity	12,622
Combined charge for room and board	$20,272
Room charge	$14,660
Meal charge	$5,612

New York University majors

New York University has granted 6,839 bachelor's degrees across 99 programs, 9,466 master's across 174 programs, and 1,543 doctorate degrees across 79 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New York University.

Major	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General		421	385	27
Management Science		205	623	2
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies	19	533	42
Social Work		31	520	19
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other		444	99	4
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics		460	41	18
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia		353	149	6
Law				473
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse		431	21	8
Business & Commerce, General	3	395	41
Cinematography and Film & Video Production		352	54	4
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General		360	48
Dentistry				381
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General			349	4
Real Estate		58	263
Business Administration and Management, General			310	3
Biomedical Sciences, General			282	6
Computer Engineering, General		38	247
Visual and Performing Arts, Other		125	148	3
Engineering & Industrial Management		69	203
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other		115	126
Information Technology Project Management			228
Developmental and Child Psychology			219	6
Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist		16	192	6
Political Science and Government, General		157	42	15
Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General			208
Statistics, General		31	161	3
Biology & Biological Sciences, General		95	87	10
International Relations and Affairs		80	104
Public Administration			175	1
Mathematics, General		106	49	10
Information Technology		106	55
Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design		26	135
Accounting			155
Tax Law & Taxation			149
International Law and Legal Studies			147
Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other			146
Mechanical Engineering		103	35	7
Applied Mathematics, General		29	110
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services			135
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management			128
Medicine				127
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance			126
Music Performance, General		62	52	4
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)		85	28	4
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law			116
Secondary Education and Teaching			115
Art History, Criticism and Conservation		34	70	8
Nutrition Sciences		48	63	1
Mathematics and Statistics, Other		106	4
Playwriting and Screenwriting		50	59
Electrical and Electronics Engineering		42	38	19
History, General		53	25	13
Dental Hygiene & Hygienist	67	20
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other		53	27
Acoustics		40	35
Occupational Therapy & Therapist			59	15
Sociology, General		46	23	5
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor			74
Dance, General		43	30
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other			71
Educational Leadership and Administration, General			18	53
Neuroscience		48	10	11
Chemistry, General		29	19	20
Civil Engineering, General		42	20	4
Creative Writing			66
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General			66
Philosophy		54	9	3
Social Sciences, General		61	2
Informatics			61
Critical Care Nursing			57	3
Social Sciences, Other		52	6	1
Physics, General		17	25	16
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General		7	49	1
Humanities & Humanistic Studies		13	44
Meeting and Event Planning			57
Music Theory and Composition		13	43
Hotel & Motel Administration & Management		30	25
Fine & Studio Arts, General		40	10
Photography		50
Chemical Engineering		40	3	5
Financial Mathematics			38	8
Physical Therapy & Therapist				46
Ecology		42
Industrial Engineering			42
Public Health, General		42
Educational & Instructional Technology			40	1
Anthropology, General		25	2	13
Biostatistics			40
Music, Other			38
Music Teacher Education		10	25	2
Economics, General		34	2
Elementary Education and Teaching		20	14
City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning			33
Early Childhood Education and Teaching		27	6
Adult Health Nurse & Nursing			28	4
Construction Engineering			32
Information Science & Studies			32
Journalism			31
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other		18	13
Pathology & Experimental Pathology			18	13
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering			30
Natural Sciences		29
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law			28
Publishing			28
Bioinformatics			27
Business Statistics		27
Cell & Cellular Biology and Histology			14	13
Legal Professions and Studies, Other			25	1
Urban Studies & Affairs		26
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other			25
Biotechnology			25
International and Comparative Education			24	1
Near and Middle Eastern Studies		2	19	3
Physiology, General			14	10
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology		23
Education, General		23
Museology & Museum Studies			23
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing			21	2
Music, General		7	12	3
Pharmacology			10	11
Voice and Opera			21
Computer and Information Sciences, Other		20
Finance, General			20
French Studies			18	2
Environmental Health			16	3
Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology			19
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering			18
Comparative Literature		5	9	3
Language Interpretation and Translation			17
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other		4	13
Construction Management, General			16
Spanish Language and Literature		1	12	3
Sustainability Studies		16
Transportation and Highway Engineering			9	7
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology		15
Pediatric Nurse & Nursing			15
Art Teacher Education			14
Nursing Education			14
Organizational Leadership			14
American & United States Studies & Civilization		3	4	6
Architecture and Related Services, Other			13
Biochemistry		13
Cognitive Science, General		8		5
Social Psychology			7	6
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering			12
Hebrew Language and Literature			6	6
African-American & Black Studies		9	2
Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare			11
Experimental Psychology			8	3
Latin American and Caribbean Studies			11
Microbiology, General			5	6
Tourism and Travel Services Management			11
Art Therapy & Therapist			10
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	1	9
Environmental Studies			10
European Studies & Civilization			10
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General		4	6
East Asian Studies		9
French Language and Literature		2	1	6
English & Language Arts Teacher Education		5	3
Ancient Studies & Civilization			5	2
Clinical Nurse Specialist			7
Engineering Physics & Applied Physics		6	1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other			7
Linguistics			7
Nursing Administration			7
Nursing Science				7
Physical and Biological Anthropology			7
Social Studies Teacher Education		6	1
Special Education and Teaching, General			7
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects		6
Educational Evaluation and Research			6
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law			6
Irish Studies			6
Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery			5	1
Actuarial Science		5
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General		1	2	2
Computational Science			5
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other			5
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration				5
Western European Studies			5
Curriculum and Instruction			3	1
English Language and Literature, General			4
Latin American Studies		4
Religion & Religious Studies		1	1	2
Counseling Psychology			1	2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other		3
Italian Language and Literature			1	2
Structural Engineering			3
Biological and Physical Sciences		1	1
Education, Other			2
Ethnic Studies		2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other		2
French Language Teacher Education			2
German Language and Literature				2
Operations Research			1	1
Reading Teacher Education			2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General		2
Russian Studies			2
Spanish Language Teacher Education		2
Archeology		1
Asian-American Studies		1
Chinese Language and Literature			1
Food Science			1
International Public Health & International Health		1
Medical Science & Scientist			1
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education			1
Grand Total	90	6,839	9,466	1,543

New York University has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.

	Total	Men	Women
Graduation rate	87%	85%	89%
Full-time retention rate - 95% Part-time retention rate - 67%

Publications & Citations

New York University is a world-class research university with 213,633 scientific papers published and 7,888,769 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, and Environmental Science.

Publications: 213,633
Citations: 7,888,769

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology	116,230 / 5,199,097
Medicine	113,829 / 4,507,482
	101,936 / 3,273,971
Computer Science	89,444 / 3,733,196
Chemistry	77,661 / 3,776,712
Psychology	70,288 / 2,895,486
Engineering	67,252 / 2,573,593
Physics	66,609 / 2,681,594
Genetics	64,866 / 3,280,525
Environmental Science	58,084 / 2,093,433
Biochemistry	55,144 / 2,917,163
Political Science	54,892 / 1,585,000
Law	51,582 / 1,535,002
Pathology	49,496 / 2,059,884
Philosophy	47,559 / 1,633,221
Sociology	45,096 / 1,419,877
Mathematics	44,154 / 1,794,754
Psychiatry	39,252 / 1,603,193
Quantum and Particle physics	39,147 / 1,569,289
Business	34,378 / 1,285,063
Statistics	33,441 / 1,431,765
Economics	32,170 / 1,149,204
Geography and Cartography	31,971 / 1,020,491
Surgery	31,584 / 1,081,547
Neuroscience	31,241 / 1,525,208
Artificial Intelligence (AI)	28,953 / 1,166,438
History	28,695 / 764,283
Geology	27,791 / 1,097,589
Organic Chemistry	26,228 / 1,215,904
Immunology	24,022 / 1,268,893
Linguistics	23,175 / 893,676
Materials Science	22,283 / 924,991
Archaeology	21,980 / 678,992
Radiology and Nuclear medicine	20,594 / 770,446
Paleontology	20,288 / 843,845
Ecology	18,243 / 699,291
Public Health	18,025 / 679,130
	17,920 / 457,433
Optical Engineering	17,726 / 692,138
Machine Learning	16,490 / 754,737

Annual publication & citation counts

Year	Publications	Citations
1991	1745	30788
1992	1759	37117
1993	1839	34854
1994	2017	39285
1995	1960	41773
1996	2199	46298
1997	2276	50039
1998	2330	54265
1999	2504	60175
2000	2698	68312
2001	2883	74943
2002	3636	91913
2003	3596	100393
2004	3729	111859
2005	4112	129863
2006	4465	147296
2007	4507	165520
2008	5071	183671
2009	5341	205041
2010	5936	228812
2011	6027	252702
2012	6392	282291
2013	6754	305779
2014	6873	329767
2015	7339	347032
2016	7834	357906
2017	8376	376793
2018	8780	416827
2019	9366	462058
2020	10657	537813
2021	10725	593117
2022	9857	575672
2023	10207	573707

Academic rankings

New York University alumni

Angelina Jolie

Born in

United States

Years

1975-.. (age 49)

Enrolled in New York University

Studied art

Occupations

actormodelphilanthropist

Biography

Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker and humanitarian. The recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, she has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress multiple times.
Lady Gaga

Born in

United States

Years

1986-.. (age 38)

Enrolled in New York University

Studied music

Occupations

songwritersinger

Biography

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for reinventing her image and showcasing versatility in entertainment, Gaga started performing as a teenager, by singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied Collaborative Arts Project 21, before leaving to pursue a music career. After a contract cancellation by Def Jam Recordings, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In 2007, she signed with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution. The following year, her debut studio album, The Fame, and its singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", marked her breakthrough. Later, the album was later reissued along with The Fame Monster (2009), which yielded the successful singles "Bad Romance" and "Telephone".
Chris Evans

Born in

United States

Years

1981-.. (age 43)

Occupations

modelfilm actorfilm producervoice actoractor

Biography

Christopher Robert Evans is an American actor. He began his career with roles in television series such as Opposite Sex in 2000. Following appearances in several teen films, including 2001's Not Another Teen Movie, he gained attention for his portrayal of Marvel Comics character the Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). Evans made further appearances in film adaptations of comic books and graphic novels: TMNT (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and Snowpiercer (2013).
Anne Hathaway

Born in

United States

Years

1982-.. (age 42)

Enrolled in New York University

Studied in 1995-1998

Occupations

television actorstage actorsingerfilm actorvoice actor

Biography

Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Her films have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide, and she appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2009. She was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015.

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General info

Alternative names	NYU
Founded	1831
Motto	Perstare et praestare
Colors	violet, white
Academic calendar	September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August)
Total FTE staff	22,438
Carnegie classification	Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity

Location and contacts

Address	70 Washington Sq South New York, New York, 10012-1091 United States
City population	8,804,000
Phone	2129981212

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New York University [Acceptance Rate + Statistics + Tuition] (2024)

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Why is NYU CAS acceptance rate so low? ›

Because NYU is a well-ranked, world-renowned school. NYU acceptance rate is lower compared to other institutions and the competition is difficult. Applicants need to have an excellent academic record and rich extracurricular experiences to enhance their chances of being admitted.

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Can I get into NYU with a 3.7 GPA? ›

It's definitely possible to get accepted into NYU with a 3.7 GPA, as long as you have a strong overall profile.

What stats do you need to get into NYU? ›

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1560 SAT or a 35 ACT. You should also have a 3.8 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

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Why is the NYU acceptance rate going down? ›

Colleges are Receiving More Applications Than Ever

Given that many colleges are not increasing their class sizes, or are doing so in a very limited capacity, this explosion in applications inevitably means that acceptance rates will drop, sometimes precipitously.

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How hard is it to get into NYU CAS? ›

The acceptance rate at NYU's College of Arts and Science (CAS) isn't usually released publicly, but since this college covers a wide range of majors, it's likely right around NYU's overall acceptance rate, which has been around 13% in recent years.

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What is the hardest program to get into at NYU? ›

Stern School of Business and Tisch School of the Arts are generally considered the most competitive schools within NYU due to their strong programs and limited spots. So, they might not be the ones you'd want to focus on if you're seeking an "easier" admission path.

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Can I get into NYU with a 1200 SAT? ›

There's no absolute SAT requirement at NYU, but they really want to see at least a 1470 to have a chance at being considered.

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Can I get into NYU with a 2.7 GPA? ›

a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) is recommended. Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing as demonstrated in their academic transcript and application.

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Can I go to NYU with a 3.3 GPA? ›

The recommended GPA requirements to get into NYU are between 3.5 and 4.0.

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How do I improve my chances of getting into NYU? ›

To have the best chance at NYU enrollment, you should take honors, AP, IB, and maybe even community college courses when available. If your school doesn't offer those types of courses, don't worry. At NYU, context matters. You won't be put at a disadvantage if advanced courses aren't available to you.

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What kind of students does NYU look for? ›

NYU academic requirements

The students NYU seeks to enroll are self-driven, ambitious, and innovative. These are qualities your child can easily reflect in their academic history—both in the classes they choose and in the grades they earn. NYU has the following minimum class requirements for freshman applicants.

Does NYU care about class rank? ›

NYU considers GPA, class rank, and course rigor all “very important” when making admissions decisions. The average high school GPA of NYU's class of 2025 was 3.71, 21% graduated with a 4.0, and students to top schools like NYU have typically completed between five and 12 AP classes.

Is NYU overpriced? ›

General tuition fees paired with room and board make New York University one of the most costly universities in the world. A total of $93,194 a year is unfeasible for many accepted, and students express confusion as to why the tuition is so high, questioning NYU's spending habits.

Do I have a better chance of getting into NYU with early decision? ›

The acceptance rate for early decision applicants at NYU is much higher than for regular decision because those applying early decision are highly interested candidates.

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Is NYU actually hard to get into? ›

Getting admitted to NYU is competitive, with the acceptance rate for the class of 2025 being around 12.8%. To be a strong candidate for admission, it's important to meet their academic expectations.

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Is NYU CAS prestigious? ›

Among the most selective colleges in the nation for the last two decades, the College of Arts & Science (CAS), has seen a marked increase in applications over the last several years.

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Is it hard to get into NYU tisch? ›

Undergraduate admission to NYU Tisch is extremely selective. According to NYU admission statistics, over 120,000 applications were submitted, but only 9,600 students were admitted.

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What is the average GPA for NYU CAS? ›

Average GPA: 3.8

With a GPA of 3.8, NYU requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average.

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What is the transfer CAS acceptance rate for NYU? ›

Transferring to NYU's College of Arts and Science (CAS) can certainly be competitive, but I'm happy to provide some insight. Although NYU does not publish separate transfer acceptance rates for each school within the university, the overall transfer acceptance rate for NYU hovers around 24%.

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