New York University

New York University

#28β€’Private β€’ Urban
61,890
Total Students
29,760
Undergrads
27,578
Graduates
8%
Acceptance
πŸ“ New York, NY
πŸŽ“ Est. 1831
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πŸ“ŠAdmissions
8%
Acceptance Rate
3.7-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1450-1540
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Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
32-35
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Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Nov 1 (ED I), Jan 1 (ED II)
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Decision Released
Dec 15 (ED I), Feb 15 (ED II)
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 5
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Decision Released
April 1

Application Methods

βœ“Common Application
βœ“Early Decision I & II
βœ“Regular Decision
βœ“Artistic Review (for arts programs)
βš–οΈFit Profile

πŸ‘ Great Fit If You Are:

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Independent creators

if you want freedom to design your life, studies, and direction, NYU hands you the city and says β€˜go.’

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Network-minded achievers

if you believe success is about who you know, what you make, and how fast you move, this place fits.

3

Arts and culture seekers

if film, fashion, theater, or media are your heartbeat, NYU is plugged into every creative current.

4

Global thinkers

if you want to study in NYC, Abu Dhabi, Paris, or Shanghai

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Ambitious urban souls

if you thrive in noise, movement, and fluidity, and want your classroom to be the world, this is it.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

1

Structure lovers

NYU has few fences and little hand-holding; that excites some and overwhelms others.

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Traditional campus seekers

no quads, no gates, no central student union

3

Slow-process learners

the city moves fast, the people move fast, and the classes expect you to keep pace.

4

Community-first types

NYU’s size and dispersion can feel isolating; you have to build your own support network.

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Rural or nature-bound students

NYC is powerful, but not peaceful. If you need space, slowness, or silence, this might not be it.

πŸ“Campus Location
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β˜€οΈ Weather & Climate

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spring

45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)

Variable, spring rain

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summer

70-85Β°F (21-29Β°C)

Hot and humid

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fall

50-70Β°F (10-21Β°C)

Pleasant, crisp

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winter

25-40Β°F (-4-4Β°C)

Cold with snow

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Four seasons with variable weather

β˜€οΈAverage 224 sunny days per year

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ Demographics

22%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
58%
Male
42%

Ethnic Distribution

Asian
27%
White
25%
International
22%
Hispanic
15%
Multi-Race
6%
Other
5%

πŸ“š Popular Majors

Business
Liberal Arts
Visual/Performing Arts
Computer Science
Communications
πŸ’°Annual Tuition
In-State$64,994
Out-of-State$64,994
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Greenwich Village
East Village
Union Square

Nearby Areas

Central Park
1 mile

A large public park offering recreational activities.

Price Range: $$
Broadway
1.5 miles

Famous for its theaters and vibrant nightlife.

Price Range: $$$
πŸ’ΈCareer Outcomes
$92,200
Median Earnings
91%
Employment Rate
$78,500
Starting Salary
A+
Career Grade

Top Employers

Goldman Sachs
Google
Morgan Stanley
McKinsey
Amazon

Top Graduate School Destinations

NYU
Columbia
Harvard
Stanford
MIT