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Chances of getting into New York University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
13%
Admission Difficulty for New York University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition Very High 
How hard is it to get into NYU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at NYU is 13%.  It ranks #7 in New York and #41 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. NYU is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 12,380 out of 95,517 applicants were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 2 percent on standardized admission tests. New York University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.79. 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The NYU application fee is $80 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to New York University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 23% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

NYU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1450-1570
Applicants Submitting SAT 
23%
SAT Scores for New York University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 700
SAT Math 25th 750
SAT Composite 25th 1450
SAT Scores for New York University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 770
SAT Math 75th 800
SAT Composite 75th 1570
Average SAT Score 1510

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to New York University?

New York University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into New York University score in the top 2 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1450-1570.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

New York University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1570 and Above Good >22%
1510 to 1570 Avg + 13%-22%
1450 to 1510 Avg - 7%-13%
1390 to 1450 Reach 4%-7%
Less than 1390 Low <4%
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NYU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
32-35 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
9%
ACT Scores for New York University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 32
ACT Scores for New York University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 35
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into NYU?

New York University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

NYU regularly accepts students who score 32 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 3 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 32-35.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

New York University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
35 and Above Good >26%
33 to 35 Avg + 13%-26%
32 to 33 Avg - 9%-13%
31 to 32 Reach 6%-9%
Less than 31 Low <6%
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NYU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.79
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into New York University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into NYU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at New York University was 3.79 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #13 in New York for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as NYU is a very selective school.

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High School GPA's for admitted New York University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 38.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 26.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 7.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

New York University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 58,921 36,596 95,517
Accepted 7,766 4,614 12,380
Acceptance Rate 13% 13% 13%
Enrolled 3,767 2,330 6,097
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 49% 50% 49%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New York University is $80.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New York University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New York University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at New York University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193900 IPEDS survey data for New York University.

FAQs

Does New York University prefer SAT or ACT?

23% of students submit their SAT scores to NYU. 9% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into New York University?

13% of those who apply are granted admission to NYU. Admission competition is very high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for New York University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1450 and 1570. 23% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for New York University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 32 and 35. 9% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.