New York University Overview
New York University, more commonly referred to as NYU, is a private university with campuses and academic centers all over the world, including Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, Africa, and Europe. As one of the largest private universities in the US, it’s fitting that it was founded in 1831 in what would become the largest city in the country. The NYC campus houses 17 schools and institutes that offer over 400 bachelor’s and graduate degrees, as well as accelerated studies programs and NYU online. The university also provides academic options abroad and a Global Study Planner for students to determine the best time to go.
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Acceptance Rate:
9%
Average Net Price:
$45,417
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average SAT Composite
1443
New York University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $62,796 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $62,796 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $23,530 |
| Books and Supplies | $1442 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$48,269
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,698
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$45,087
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
9%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5058
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,698
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$500,756,064
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,043,903
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,849
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
22%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,109
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,824
New York University Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
113578
Students Applied
25%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
989
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 5 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 15 | |
| Other | January 1 |
Application Fee
$85
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
12%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1443
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
New York University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
57,335
Total Number of Undergrads
29,760
0
100
78%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
87%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
216
Faculty Overview
0
100
72%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
New York University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
131
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
856
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Violets
School Colors
violet and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
362
Total Female Athletes
274
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
New York University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
New York University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$78,600
Top 5 Cities
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
Boston
Top 5 Employers
New York University
NYU Langone Health
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Citi Bank
Google
Top 5 Sectors
Entertainment/Media
Financial Services/Banking
Health Care
Computer Science/Technology
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
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