New York University acceptance rate

New York University admitted 9.2% of first-year applicants for fall 2024, the most recent year in federal data.

Of every 100 applicants, about 9 were admitted.

9.2%acceptance rate, fall 2024
28,663undergraduates

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25), release of October 15, 2026.

Why this page uses federal data

NYU does not publish its Common Data Set in a form we can check, so this profile uses federal data only. Federal data has the acceptance rate and score ranges but not the number of applicants, the waitlist, GPA or early decision results. We will update this page if NYU publishes its report.

SAT and ACT scores

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who submitted scores, fall 2024.

SAT reading and writing720–760

SAT math760–800

ACT composite34–35

25th and 75th percentiles. Source: College Scorecard.

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Cost

Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $65,622; the average net price after grants was $35,737 in 2024–25. See NYU's full cost and net price by family income.

Common questions

What is the NYU acceptance rate?

9.2% for students who entered in fall 2024, the latest year in federal data. NYU does not publish its Common Data Set in a form we can check, so this profile uses federal data only.

Is NYU test-optional?

In fall 2024, New York University reported that test scores were considered but not required. Check the admissions office for the current cycle.

Sources

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.

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