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New York University
  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY
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New York University
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  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY
  • 5,459 reviews
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    New York University Admissions

    NYU admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 21%. Students that get into NYU have an average SAT score between 1370-1540 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for NYU is January 5. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the NYU early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    21%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    30%
    Total Applicants
    80,210
    SAT Range
    1370-1540
    SAT Reading
    670-740
    SAT Math
    700-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    64%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    27%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 5
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $80
    Application Website
    nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply.html
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Neither required nor recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    61%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 150 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 150 responses
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