Acceptance Rate History
New York University Acceptance Rate (2013–2022)
NY · Current rate: 12.5%
New York University admits the SAT 1480–1560 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is New York University's acceptance rate in 2022?
New York University's acceptance rate in 2022 is 12.5%, down from 13.0% in 2021.
College Scorecard, 2022
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.5% | 100,662 | 12,539 |
| 2021 | 13.0% | 95,517 | 12,380 |
| 2020 | 21.1% | 80,210 | 16,918 |
| 2019 | 16.2% | 79,462 | 12,873 |
| 2018 | 20.0% | 71,834 | 14,359 |
| 2017 | 27.7% | 64,007 | 17,707 |
| 2016 | 31.9% | 60,724 | 19,351 |
| 2015 | 32.1% | 57,727 | 18,515 |
| 2014 | 35.5% | 50,804 | 18,010 |
| 2013 | 32.4% | 45,779 | 14,829 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1480–1560
Admitted students at New York University scored between 1480 and 1560 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
School
New York University
New York University
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1480–1560.
GPA
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Trend Analysis
New York University's acceptance rate has decreased from 32.4% in 2013 to 12.5% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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