Applying to NYU

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of New York University is 9.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 54.00%. 45,117 men and 68,457 women applied to NYU and 4,061 men and 6,161 women students were accepted.

Among them, 2,355 men and 3,204 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NYU.

In 2024, 1,579 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 690 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NYU.

The median SAT score is 1,530 with 750 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 720. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 760 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at NYU.

The SAT and ACT scores at New York University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NYU. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply New York University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $80 for undergraduate schools and $110 for graduate schools of New York University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NYU.