New York University Admission Chances

Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.

Acceptance rate
9%
SAT 25th
1,480
SAT 75th
1,560
ACT midpoint
34

Calculate your chances at New York University

Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against New York University's published 25th–75th percentile range.

Plan to apply

New York University offers Early Decision (ED). Binding. If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.

Round-by-round admit rates
Early Decision
20%
Regular Decision
7%

Early Decision applicants are admitted at roughly 2.9× the Regular Decision rate. Source: New York University's Common Data Set, 2023–2024. Early pools include more recruited athletes and legacies — a higher rate doesn't mean the bar is lower.

Enter at least your GPA or test score to see your estimate.

About New York University admissions

New York University admits about 9% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1480 and 1560 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 34. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.

Frequently asked questions

How are my chances at New York University calculated?

Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 9%.

What GPA do I need for New York University?

New York University does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 9%) and SAT scores in the 1480–1560 range.

Can I improve my chances at New York University?

Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on New York University's published score distribution.

Is the chancing data accurate?

All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.

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