New York University
What New York University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2024-25.
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Getting harderNew York University
Getting into New York University is 2.2× harder than in 2018.
The admit rate fell from 20% (2018-19) to 9.2% (2024-25).
2018-1920%
2024-259.2%
Source: New York University's Common Data Set 2024-25
Test scoresNew York University
At most 38% of New York University's first-years sent an SAT or ACT.
28% sent an SAT and 10% an ACT (some sent both), so most enrolled without a score. SAT middle 50% among those who sent: 1480–1550.
Sent an SAT28%
Sent an ACT10%
Source: New York University's Common Data Set 2024-25
ApplicationsNew York University
Applications to New York University are up 54%.
From 71,834 in 2018-19 to 110,807 in 2024-25.
2018-1971,834
2024-25110,807
Source: New York University's Common Data Set 2024-25
3 more things the data says PRO
- The admit rate has moved down steadily, from 20.0% in 2018-19 to 9.2% in 2024-25. If the trend holds, expect about 6.7% in 2025-26.
- Only 28% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- Applications rose 54% from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (71,834 to 110,807), faster than 69% of colleges here.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Among admits who named a round, about half used Early Decision or ED II (about 19 of 38) and the other half applied Regular Decision (about 19).
- Many admits had strong test scores where shared, most with an SAT of 1450-1600 or an ACT of 33-36, and GPAs mostly 3.9-4.0.
- Many admits led or founded organizations, such as nonprofits, startups, clubs or a student council, with clear reach.
- Debate, Model UN and policy involvement was common among admits, often as captain or national competitor.
- Many admits had research or published work, such as papers, antiviral or canine cancer research, and published reviews.
- Students report NYU is need-aware for international applicants and only a small share (about 4-5%) get aid, while NYU is said to meet full need for admitted first-years.
- Students report the optional essay can matter: NYU weighs demonstrated interest, and some classmates who skipped it were rejected.
- Students report waitlisting is mostly a soft rejection, though a seminar said waitlist acceptance has been in double digits in recent years.
- Students report portal signals such as housing, shopping cart or IDOC requests do not reliably predict decisions, and decisions arrive in waves.
- Students report NYU is very expensive, with some admits declining over a roughly $95k yearly cost, but some reported scholarships bringing net cost near $35k.
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