New York University
New York, New York 10012-1091
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
New York University is a private institution in New York with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1527, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 29.4K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,509 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,035.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1527
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
78.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
223
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (379)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •" A three-day-long "literary and scientific convention" held in City Hall in 1830 and attended by over 100 delegates debated the terms of a plan for a new university.
- •On April 18, 1831, the institution that would become NYU was established with the support of a group of prominent New York City residents from the city's merchants, bankers, and traders.
- •Albert Gallatin was elected as its first president.
- •The university has been popularly known as New York University since its inception and was officially renamed New York University in 1896.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium