New York University
Private college · New York, NY · 28,663 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
9.2%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1480–1560
ACT (middle 50%)
34–35
Average net price
$35,737
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$86,574
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
88%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into New York University?
New York University accepts about 9 of every 100 applicants (9.2%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1480 and 1560 on the SAT. A score at or above 1560 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1480, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 34–35.
The latest federal data says New York University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on New York University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does New York University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $86,574 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $35,737 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $65,622 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$65,622
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$65,622
- Room & board$24,376
- Total cost of attendance$86,574
- Average net price after grants$35,737
Popular majors
Business, Liberal Arts, Film, Computer Science.
New York University FAQ
- What is New York University's acceptance rate?
- 9.2% — extremely selective.
- What SAT score do you need for New York University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1480–1560. Aim for 1560 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for New York University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 34–35.
- Is New York University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says New York University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on New York University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does New York University cost?
- About $86,574 a year before aid; $35,737 on average after grants.
- What is New York University's FAFSA school code?
- 002785. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so New York University receives your information.
- What is New York University's graduation rate?
- 88% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to New York University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NY | 9.2% | — | $41,799 | 91% |
| Barnard CollegeNew York, NY | 8.8% | 1470–1560 | $28,930 | 92% |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | 8.8% | 1500–1570 | $33,934 | 95% |
| Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY | 14% | 1450–1550 | $25,793 | 90% |
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | 14% | 1430–1540 | $29,409 | 89% |
| Columbia UniversityNew York, NY | 4% | 1510–1580 | $15,370 | 95% |