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New York University

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

NYU Admissions

The university admitted 12% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 100,662 applications received in 2023, 12,539 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to New York University, the regular decision application deadline is January 5 and the fee for the application is $80.

Students who submit their applications to New York University for the fall semester should hear back from New York University by April 1.

New York University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of New York University's admissions stats.

New York University 2023 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 December 15
Early Decision II Yes January 1 February 15
Early Action No
Regular Decision Yes 1 5 April 1

Want to Apply Early to New York University?


New York University 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 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

Some students apply to college early to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive 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 New York University

New York University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New York University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining 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 choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at New York University

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

Make sure to check with New York University for more information on admission factors.

New York University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New York University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with New York University'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 New York University?

Students admitted to New York University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

New York University 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 New York University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for New York University?

To be competitive with other New York University applicants, you should strive to score between 1470 and 1560 (or higher!) on the SAT. At New York University 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 New York University 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 New York University students scored 770 or higher, and 75% scored a 720 or higher.

To be most competitive at New York University, 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 New York University'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 New York University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.

More Information on Transferring to New York University

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

Transfer students can enroll in New York University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


New York University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to New York University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New York University.

Does New York University accept transfer credits?

✅ New York University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to New York University?

❌ No, New York University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is New York University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for New York University is 12%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New York University?

✅ New York University offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

Want To Learn More About New York University?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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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 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)

3.8

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At NYU, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.8. 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

59,112

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

12%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$60,438

Out-of-State

$60,438

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 5
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