New York University Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 113,578
- Admitted
- 10,693
- Yield
- 54.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, New York University's acceptance rate has fallen from 35.4% in 2014–15 to 9.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 50,804 to 113,578 (+124%) over that period.
Its 9.4% rate makes New York University more selective than about 98% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
New York University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 54.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 50,804 | 18,010 | 35.4% | 5,913 |
| 2015–16 | 57,727 | 18,515 | 32.1% | 5,917 |
| 2016–17 | 60,724 | 19,351 | 31.9% | 6,139 |
| 2017–18 | 64,007 | 17,707 | 27.7% | 6,022 |
| 2018–19 | 71,834 | 14,359 | 20% | 6,173 |
| 2019–20 | 79,462 | 12,873 | 16.2% | 5,752 |
| 2020–21 | 80,210 | 16,918 | 21.1% | 6,701 |
| 2021–22 | 95,517 | 12,380 | 13% | 6,097 |
| 2022–23 | 100,662 | 12,539 | 12.5% | 6,184 |
| 2023–24 | 113,578 | 10,693 | 9.4% | 5,818 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 68,457 | 6,433 | 9.4% |
| Men | 45,117 | 4,256 | 9.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 720–770 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 760–800 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 12% |
How New York University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is New York University's acceptance rate?
New York University's acceptance rate is 9.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,693 admitted of 113,578 applicants).
Is New York University test optional?
New York University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to New York University?
New York University received 113,578 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,693.
What SAT score do you need for New York University?
Admitted students at New York University typically scored 720–770 on SAT Reading/Writing and 760–800 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is New York University getting harder to get into?
New York University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 35.4% in 2014–15 to 9.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.nyu.edu/.