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New York University
Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private university. It admits about 9% of applicants, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. The average net price after aid is about $37,050 per year. About 88% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $82,509 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.54–4
SAT (middle 50%)1480–1560
ACT (middle 50%)34–35
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
88%
graduation rate
96%
freshman retention
$64,543
median earnings, 6yr
$82,509
median earnings, 10yr
What New York University values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From New York University’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What New York University requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what New York University requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is New York University's acceptance rate?
- New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
- How much does New York University cost?
- At New York University, the average net price after aid is about $37,050 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,374 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for New York University?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1480–1560 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.
- What are New York University's application deadlines?
- New York University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does New York University value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, New York University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, Recommendations, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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