Your odds at NYU
Hard Reach
Acceptance
9.2%
SAT mid
1480-1560
NYU admission outlook
Highly selective — admission is competitive for everyone.
Acceptance rate 9.2% · admitted GPA 3.7 typical unweighted GPA of first-years
Unofficial. Based on New York University's published policy (as of 2023-24). Policies change, so always confirm with the NYU registrar before making decisions.
Sources: NYU admission data
Every value is taken from New York University's own published registrar, catalog, or admissions sources and dated; this tool is unofficial and should be confirmed with the registrar.
Sources: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193900-New-York-University
New York University has a 9.2% acceptance rate (2023-24) and is highly selective. Admitted students score about 1480-1560 on the SAT (middle 50%).
New York University has a 9.2% acceptance rate (2023-24), making it highly selective. NYU is test-optional, so SAT/ACT scores are not required.
The middle 50% of admitted NYU students score 1480-1560 on the SAT and 34-35 on the ACT. Scoring above the 75th percentile (1560+) makes you competitive; below the 25th (1480) is a reach.
| Percentile | SAT | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| 25th (reach below) | 1480 | 34 |
| 75th (strong) | 1560 | 35 |
Yes. New York University does not require SAT or ACT scores, so admission rests on your GPA, course rigor, essays, and the rest of your application. Strong scores can still help if you have them.
With a 9.2% acceptance rate, every part of the application matters. Push test scores toward the 75th percentile (1560+), strengthen your GPA and course rigor, and make essays and activities stand out.
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A 1560 SAT sits at NYU's 75th percentile, putting the applicant above the typical admitted student — a favorable position given the 9.2% acceptance rate.
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Scoring below NYU's 25th percentile (1480) makes admission a reach; balance NYU with match and safety schools.
New York University is highly selective, admitting 9.2% of applicants (2023-24). The middle 50% of admitted students score 1480-1560 on the SAT and 34-35 on the ACT. This tool compares your numbers to those ranges to give a quick Safety/Match/Reach read.
The outlook here is a heuristic based on published score bands and acceptance rate — not a true admission probability. NYU, like most universities, reviews applications holistically: GPA, course rigor, essays, recommendations, and activities all factor in beyond test scores.
Because NYU is test-optional, you can apply without SAT/ACT scores. In that case your GPA, transcript rigor, and the rest of your application carry the weight.
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