New York University

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

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Want to Apply Early to New York University?

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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.

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More on New York University Admissions

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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	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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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

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New York University Admissions FAQs

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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.

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