- Acceptance rate: 9.2% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.814, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 720–760 reading and writing, 760–800 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 34–35 composite
- Average net price: $30,730 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what New York University reported: an average GPA of 3.814 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 9.2% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 34–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. New York University reviews each application.
New York University average GPA
New York University reported an average high school GPA of 3.814 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
New York University acceptance rate
New York University admitted 10,232 of 110,807 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 9.2%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New York University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New York, New York, with 29,060 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered New York University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 720 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 34 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1520 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What New York University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
New York University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,730 a year at New York University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is NYU?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. New York University admitted 9.2% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into NYU?
A lot: New York University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is NYU test optional?
Check New York University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. New York University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 28% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does NYU accept?
New York University's acceptance rate was 9.2% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,232 of 110,807 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into NYU?
GPA alone can't tell you here. New York University admitted 9.2% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does NYU look for?
New York University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.814, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What SAT and ACT scores do NYU students have?
The middle 50% of New York University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 720–760 in reading and writing and 760–800 in math; ACT composite 34–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does NYU accept AP credit?
Yes. New York University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does NYU cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,730 a year at New York University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does NYU look at legacy status?
No. New York University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: New York UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- New York University Common Data Set 2025–26New York University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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