NYU Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

New York University accepted just 9.2% of applicants in its most recently reported admissions cycle. While Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, the acceptance rate has fallen steadily over recent years. The school balances this extreme selectivity with a massive undergraduate enrollment of 28,663 students.

NYU Acceptance Rate

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. NYU has a reported acceptance rate of 9.2%.[1] That figure comes from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so it covers the most recent year the U.S. Department of Education has published. This page is updated as soon as newer figures are available.

Admitted Student Profile at NYU

The middle 50% of enrolled students reported:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1480–1560 (EBRW 720–760, Math 760–800)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 34–35
• High school GPA (mid-50%): 3.43–3.85

NYU by the Numbers

• Yield rate: 55.3% of admitted students enroll
• Undergraduate enrollment: 28,663
• First-year retention: 95.8%
• Graduation rate: 87.6%

Figures are from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so they describe enrolled students rather than the admitted pool.[1]

What This Means for Your Application

• Target high scores: Aim for an SAT between 1480 and 1560 or an ACT of 34 to 35 to stay competitive.
• Maintain excellent grades: You need a strong academic record to match the middle 50% high school GPA of 3.43 to 3.85.
• Show genuine interest: With a yield rate of 55.3%, demonstrating exactly why you want to attend could help you secure a spot.
• Prepare for crowds: An undergraduate enrollment of 28,663 means you must be proactive to build relationships on a large campus.