New York University
New York, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1480 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 34
Popular programs at New York University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 604 | |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 549 | |
| 3 | Economics. | 541 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 530 | |
| 5 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 431 | |
| 6 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 416 | |
| 7 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 410 | |
| 8 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 407 | |
| 9 | Business/Commerce, General. | 395 | |
| 10 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 255 | |
| 11 | Political Science and Government. | 191 | |
| 12 | Mathematics. | 137 | |
| 13 | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 125 | |
| 14 | History. | 118 | |
| 15 | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 115 | |
| 16 | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 108 | |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineering. | 104 | |
| 18 | Biology, General. | 96 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 95 | |
| 20 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 89 |
Showing top 20 of 72 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at New York University?
New York University has an acceptance rate of 9% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for New York University?
Admitted students at New York University typically score between 1480 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does New York University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at New York University is approximately $37,050 per year.
What is the graduation rate at New York University?
4-year graduation rate data for New York University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.