9.2%
Acceptance Rate
$62,796
Avg Cost (In-State)
$62,796
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
88%
Graduation Rate
28,663
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 5
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I) and January 1 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$80
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required. Additional short supplemental essay specific to NYU asking why you want to attend NYU and your academic interests.
Note: Applicants to specific programs (e.g., Tisch School of the Arts, Steinhardt music programs) must submit portfolios or auditions
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$45,555
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$58,073
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
70%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $111,360 | $118,433 | 594 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $20,916 | $42,348 | 360 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $87,608 | $142,495 | 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $38,447 | $66,502 | 316 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $23,869 | $58,720 | 266 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $77,828 | $137,804 | 259 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $37,512 | $63,315 | 206 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $47,666 | $77,109 | 202 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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