New York University

    New York, NY · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1480–1560
    Median ~1520
    Acceptance rate
    9%
    Enrollment
    28,663
    ACT middle 50%
    34–35

    What the numbers say about New York University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 80 points, from 1480 to 1560. A planning score near or above 1600 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 740 Reading and Writing and 780 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 9% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 88% completion rate and $82,509 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1520 SAT scorePlan for a 1600Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $62,796
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $62,796
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $82,509
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    88%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1480 and 1560. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1600 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1560 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1520 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1480 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to New York University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN1460–156011%
    Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA1470–155011%
    Barnard CollegeNew York, NY1470–15609%
    Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA1460–156014%
    Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN1450–156020%
    Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME1470–15507%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for New York University?

    New York University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1480–1560, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1600 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is New York University's acceptance rate?

    New York University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 9%.

    How much does it cost to attend New York University?

    Published tuition is approximately $62,796 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is New York University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check New York University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.nyu.edu

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