New York University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate: 9.2%; Extremely selective
Average net price: $35,737; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 88%
Median earnings: $90,957; 10 years after enrolling

New York University is a private nonprofit college in New York, NY with 28,663 undergraduates. It admits 9.2% of applicants, and admitted students average 1520 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $35,737 per year ($16,349 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $90,957 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 9.2%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 113,578; Fall 2023
Admitted: 10,693; Fall 2023
Yield: 54%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–760

200800

SAT Math760–800

200800

ACT Composite34–35

136

What New York University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesRequired
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $86,574; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $65,622

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$16,349
$30–48k$15,400
$48–75k$21,188
$75–110k$31,450
$110k+$68,303

Get a personal estimate with New York University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 88%
Freshman retention: 96%
Median earnings: $90,957; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $19,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 28,663
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1
Receive Pell grants: 20%

White22%
Hispanic14%
Black7%
Asian22%

New York University FAQ

What is New York University's acceptance rate?+

New York University admits 9.2% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

What SAT score do you need for New York University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 760–800 on SAT Math; the average total is 1520.

What ACT score do you need for New York University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–35.

Is New York University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to New York University?+

In Fall 2023, 113,578 students applied to New York University and 10,693 were admitted; 5,818 enrolled.

Does New York University consider legacy status?+

No. New York University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does New York University require an essay?+

New York University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does New York University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $86,574 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,737.

What is New York University's graduation rate?+

88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 193900 · How we use this data