New York University
PrivateNew York, NY
New York University was founded in 1831 as the University of the City of New-York, a name it held until 1896. NYU maintains degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, along with academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. This international network remains a defining feature of the university's structure.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against New York University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow New York University weighs your application
From New York University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what New York University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does New York University look for in applicants?
Per New York University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, application essay, recommendations, character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is New York University's acceptance rate?
New York University in New York, NY admits approximately 9% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for New York University?
Admitted students at New York University typically score between 1480–1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for New York University?
Admitted students at New York University typically score between 34–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does New York University cost?
New York University's total cost of attendance is reported at $84,374 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for New York University?
New York University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does New York University require students to live on campus?
No -- New York University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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