UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
New York University (NYU)
New York, NY 29,471 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 30Global Network
Accept
8.0%
Yield
54.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1470–1570
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
720–770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
750–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
33–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTETypical Unweighted GPA of Most First-Years is 3.7.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED | Nov 1 | — | ED1: Nov 1, Dec 15 notification |
| ED | Jan 1 | — | ED2: Jan 1, Feb 15 notification |
| RD | Jan 5 | — | RD: Jan 5, April 1 notification |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$65,622
Total COA
$96,988
Avg need-based aid
$68,216
Avg merit award
$23,755
Net price after avg need aid
$28,772
NYU meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Named Faculty Scholarship
Highly competitive
Pairs meritorious students with distinguished faculty.
MLK Merit Scholar Program
Highly competitive
For students who demonstrate a commitment to community service and leadership.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
NYU's AP Policy
NYU awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. A maximum of 32 credits can be awarded. Credit may be used for placement in higher-level courses.
Min score
4
Credit cap
32 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankNot Considered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application essayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
New York University's mission is to be a top quality international center of scholarship, teaching and research. This involves retaining and attracting outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields, encouraging them to create programs that draw outstanding students, and providing an intellectually rich environment. NYU seeks to take academic and cultural advantage of its location and to embrace diversity among faculty, staff and students to ensure a wide range of perspectives, including international perspectives, in the educational experience.
Distilled Themes
international center of scholarshipteaching and researchdiversity
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01NYU is looking for students with a strong academic record who are also global citizens.
- 02They want to see that you have challenged yourself academically and that you are interested in learning from and contributing to a diverse community.
- 03Your character and personal qualities are just as important as your grades and test scores.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01A strong application should demonstrate academic excellence through a challenging course load and high GPA.
- 02It should also highlight your interest in global issues and your commitment to diversity.
- 03Your essay and recommendations should showcase your unique character and personal qualities.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show a genuine interest in NYU's specific programs and opportunities
- A lack of academic rigor in your high school coursework
- An essay that is poorly written or doesn't reveal your personality
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Tisch School of the ArtsStern School of BusinessSchool of LawSchool of MedicineCollege of Arts and Science
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 1, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (N/A)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
NYU does not significantly consider demonstrated interest; focus on a strong application.
Save the energy
Focus on presenting a strong application that highlights your strengths, passions, and fit for NYU rather than stressing too much about demonstrated interest.
Provenance