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Colleges / New York University

New York University

New York, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate12%
Acceptance Rate12%

NYU Admissions

If you are considering submitting an application to NYU, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 5 and the application fee costs $80.

NYU Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of NYU's admissions stats.

NYU 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.8
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Waitlist Yes

New York University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New York University.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Yes November 1 ––
Early Decision II Yes January 1 ––
Early Action No –– ––
Regular Decision Yes January 1 ––

Want to Apply Early to NYU?


NYU offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1.

Some students apply early because they hope it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on New York University Admissions


Transferring to New York University

🗓️ Spring Transfer Deadline: November 1

🗓️ Summer/Fall External Transfer Deadline: April 1

🗓️ Summer/Fall Internal Transfer Deadline: March 1

For more information on transferring to New York University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to NYU

NYU has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does NYU Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at NYU

Curious about the factors that are considered by NYU during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Class Rank Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Talent/Ability Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Application Essay Important
Recommendation(s) Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Geographical Residence Considered
Work Experience Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest Considered
First Generation Considered
Interview Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with NYU for more information on admission factors.

NYU Application Requirements

To apply to NYU, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with NYU's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Other Requirements audition or a portfolio for Some specific programs
Transcript(S) of College Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into NYU?

Students admitted to NYU have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

NYU considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

NYU is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 26% of NYU's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for NYU?

To be competitive with other NYU applicants, you should strive to score between 1470 and 1560 (or higher!) on the SAT. At NYU 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1560 and 25% of scored lower than 1470, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of NYU students scored 800 or higher and 75% of students scored 720 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of NYU students scored 770 or higher, and 75% scored a 720 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for NYU?

To be most competitive at NYU, you should strive to earn between 33 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for NYU's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 33 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for NYU students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to New York University

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1.


NYU Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to NYU?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to NYU.

Do I have to submit test scores to NYU?

❌ No, NYU is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is NYU's acceptance rate?

✅ NYU's acceptance rate is 12%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at NYU?

✅ NYU offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

Want To Learn More About NYU?

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about NYU:

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NYU Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

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12%

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NYU Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 5

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to NYU is Jan 5.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to NYU is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

NYU ACT Scores

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ACT Range

33 - 35

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

35 and Above

Good

33 to 35

Avg

33 and Less

Low

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NYU SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1470 - 1560

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Math SAT Range

750 - 800

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Reading SAT Range

720 - 770

NYU GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.79

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At NYU, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.79. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

58,226

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

12%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$58,168

Out-of-State

$58,168

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 5
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