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New York University

New York, New York 10012-1091

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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.

Established
1831
Motto
Perstare et praestare
Mascot
Bobcat
Type
Private research university
Conference
club and
Division
Division III

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9%Acceptance
1527SAT Avg
29,430Students
8:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$82,509Earnings 10yr
$35,035Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New York University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate9.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1527

Reading & WritingMid: 735
720770
MathMid: 775
760800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

9.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1527

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,438
Room & Board$22,786
Books & Supplies$1,494
Total Cost of Attendance$79,121
Average Net Price$35,035
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,816
$30–48K$15,898
$48–75K$18,555
$75–110K$33,913
$110K+$59,931

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,035

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (379)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
29,430
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 8%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 21%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 26%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.5%
Freshman Retention95.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,543
8 Years$76,035
10 Years$82,509

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$70,100
Men
$92,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#30
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#64

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
1 mi(2 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
82 mi(142 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
189 mi(328 min)

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