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New York University

New York, New York · Private · 28,663 undergrads

NYU admits 9.1% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027.

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Can I get into NYU?

9.1% of applicants get in

Almost everyone who applies is turned down, including many students with perfect grades. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1480–1550 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

114,125 applied, 10,340 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does NYU cost?

$35,737 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $86,574.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$16,349
$30,000–$48,000$15,400
$48,000–$75,000$21,188
$75,000–$110,000$31,450
over $110,000$68,303

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is NYU due?

53 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
53days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027
57days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027
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Checked on bulletins.nyu.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does NYU need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 28% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1520 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on nyu.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

28,663
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in New York, NY.
96%
of first-years come back for year two.
76%
finish in four years. 88% within six.
$91k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists NYU is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 1Colleges due Jan 5Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in New YorkColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 34 ACTColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is New York University test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. NYU is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on nyu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is New York University's acceptance rate?
9.1% for fall 2025: 10,340 of 114,125 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for New York University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1480 to 1550 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does New York University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,188 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $86,574.
When is the New York University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on bulletins.nyu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is New York University's graduation rate?
88% of students finish within six years and 76% within four (IPEDS).