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New York University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

New York, NY

$53,770

Avg tuition

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About New York University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

New York University is a large private university located on an urban campus in New York, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,772, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 13%. The university offers 113 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 87%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,770.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.

This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.

13% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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87% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 32-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1450-1570

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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58k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

30%

White

26%

Asian

16%

Hispanic

13%

Black

7%

Unknown

5%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

45

Total Online Enrollment

26,371

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 50% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 7% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 9% online

Master's Check Bold 16% online

Doctorate Check Bold 2% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $53,770 $53,770
Graduate $35,982 $35,982

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $718
On-campus room and board $19,682
On-campus other expenses $2,846
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $19,682
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,846
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,846

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $77,016 $77,016
Off-campus without family $77,016 $77,016
Off-campus with family $57,334 $57,334

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

8%

Institution Grant Aid

61%

Pell Grant

18%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,441
State Grant Aid $5,145
Institution Grant Aid $25,856
Pell Grant Aid $5,327

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$56k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Education

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

13

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

14

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

15

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

16

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

18

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

20

History

BA

MA

DOC

21

History

BA

MA

DOC

22

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

24

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

25

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

26

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

27

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

28

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

29

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

30

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

31

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

32

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

33

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

34

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.