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New York University

New York, NYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 9% Acceptance
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9%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
$37,050
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
28.7K
Students
Very Large campus body
$64,543
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

New York University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of New York, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 28.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 9%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
28.7K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
9% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading720 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math760 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
9%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $255,401
Earnings 5yr: $246,348
Debt: N/A
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $254,326
Earnings 5yr: $216,714
Debt: N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $246,286
Earnings 5yr: $230,517
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $232,460
Earnings 5yr: $221,872
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,168
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,138
Earnings 5yr: $115,070
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $173,716
Earnings 5yr: $196,380
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $172,796
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,495
Earnings 5yr: $133,663
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,559
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,250
Real Estate.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,252
Earnings 5yr: $161,289
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,422
Earnings 5yr: $169,668
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,024
Earnings 5yr: $146,089
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,495
Earnings 5yr: $149,736
Debt: $19,734
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,804
Earnings 5yr: $136,918
Debt: $19,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,852
Earnings 5yr: $137,728
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,461
Earnings 5yr: $141,568
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,466
Earnings 5yr: $122,643
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,716
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Social Work.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,490
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$37,050
In-State Tuition$62,796
Out-of-State Tuition$62,796
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
19%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$64,543
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$82,509

Completion Signals

88%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$89,357
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