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New York University
New York University admits 9 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to New York University, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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New York University sits in New York proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 26.1% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, where graduates median $158,559 four years out. Faculty pay averages $216,312 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 28,663 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 95.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1480 and 1570 — above the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on New York University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to New York University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1480 and 1570; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, New York University received 113,578 applications and admitted 10,693 (9.4%), with 5,818 enrolling.
How New York University compares
| New York University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 9.2% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,796 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $82,509 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median New York University student earns $82,509 — 37% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
New York University lists tuition at $62,796 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. New York University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $62,796 as the ceiling, not the bill.
28,663 undergraduates make New York University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
87.6% of New York University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 32.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $62,796 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at New York University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $158,559 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $142,495 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $137,804 |
| Real Estate | $130,716 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $129,073 |
| Computer Engineering | $127,201 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,433 |
| Economics | $116,510 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $114,572 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $107,348 |
| Civil Engineering | $94,867 |
| Social Sciences, General | $91,917 |
| Mathematics | $91,832 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,821 |
| Chemical Engineering | $89,744 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $87,656 |
| Chemistry | $86,197 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $84,375 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $81,123 |
| Political Science and Government | $80,957 |
| Sociology | $77,650 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $77,109 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $75,970 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $74,983 |
| History | $74,545 |
| Public Health | $70,840 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $70,508 |
| Physics | $69,334 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $68,690 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $66,502 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $66,306 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $65,406 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $64,640 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $63,315 |
| Area Studies | $62,651 |
| Social Work | $59,593 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $58,720 |
| Biology, General | $58,513 |
| Music | $52,841 |
| Philosophy | $52,633 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $49,478 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $45,991 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,348 |
| Dance | $38,571 |
Median earnings for these 44 New York University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $82,509 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional New York University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for New York University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1480–1570 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 9.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is New York University's acceptance rate?
9.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 10,693 admitted from 113,578 applicants.
How much does New York University cost?
At New York University, published tuition is $62,796 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is New York University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do New York University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $82,509 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- The Juilliard School — 9.2% admitted
- Hamilton College — 13.6% admitted
- Belanger School of Nursing — 0% admitted
- Cornell University — 8.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.