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Your chances of getting into Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

67.1%
Admission Difficulty for Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Polytechnic Institute of NYU is 67.1%.  Its admission rate is the 63rd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Polytechnic Institute of NYU and can you get accepted?

Polytechnic Institute of NYU is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,453 out of the 3,654 who applied were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 15 percent (SAT 1250/1440 ACT 28/32). 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Polytechnic Institute of NYU?

67% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Polytechnic Institute of New York University you should:

  • Score 1350 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Polytechnic Institute of NYU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Polytechnic Institute of New York University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Polytechnic Institute of NYU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1250-1440

Applicants Submitting SAT 

87%
SAT Scores for Polytechnic Institute of New York University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 610
Math 25th Percentile 660
Composite 25th Percentile 1250
SAT Scores for Polytechnic Institute of New York University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 760
Composite 75th Percentile 1440
Average SAT Score 1350

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Polytechnic Institute of New York University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Polytechnic Institute of NYU is 1350 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1250-1440. Students who get into Polytechnic Institute of New York University score in the top 18 percent of all SAT test takers..  Polytechnic Institute of NYU ranks #22 in the state of New York and #135 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1350 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Polytechnic Institute of NYU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1250 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1250, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1150, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1350 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1345, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1440 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Polytechnic Institute of New York University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1440 and Above Good >79%
1345 to 1440 Avg + 67%-79%
1250 to 1345 Avg - 52%-67%
1155 to 1250 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 1155 Low <36%
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Polytechnic Institute of NYU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

28-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

18%
ACT Scores for Polytechnic Institute of New York University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 28
Math 25th Percentile 27
Composite 25th Percentile 28
ACT Scores for Polytechnic Institute of New York University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 33
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Polytechnic Institute of NYU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Polytechnic Institute of NYU is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 32.  The school ranks #21 in New York and #134 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

18 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Polytechnic Institute of NYU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 67% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 79% with a 32 ACT score.

Polytechnic Institute of New York University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >79%
30 to 32 Avg + 67%-79%
28 to 30 Avg - 52%-67%
26 to 28 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 26 Low <36%
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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Polytechnic Institute of New York University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,058 2,596 3,654
Accepted 739 1,714 2,453
Acceptance Rate 70% 66% 67%
Enrolled 101 394 495
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 23% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Polytechnic Institute of New York University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Polytechnic Institute of New York University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Polytechnic Institute of New York University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Polytechnic Institute of New York University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194541 IPEDS survey data for Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

Last updated February 24, 2024