Overview
Enrollment
New York University occupies multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan, with its main campus centered around Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. Founded in 1831, NYU has evolved into an urban institution integrated into the city's landscape, featuring a mix of modern academic buildings and historic brownstones. The university is recognized for its extensive academic offerings across its schools, with particular strength in the arts through the Tisch School of the Arts, business programs at the Stern School of Business, and its law school. NYU maintains a significant global presence with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, while operating academic centers across several continents. The university provides student housing in various residence halls throughout Manhattan, though many upperclassmen opt to live in off-campus apartments in surrounding neighborhoods.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
NYU is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for New York University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#38 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in New York
#6 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#51 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1470/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.79 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $80 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $752 |
| Other Fees | $2,784 |
| Room and Board | $20,272 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,903 |
| Total One Year Cost | $82,095 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Communication | 9% |
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Questions and Answers
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- What are NYU's admission requirements?
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193900 IPEDS survey data for New York University.
Current students may use the New York University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024