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New York University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 13,063
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 13%
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 87%

Located in New York, New York, NYU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at NYU is 13%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

New York University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, NYU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

NYU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

13%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,500

Cost of attendance at New York University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,500

Cost of attendance at New York University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at New York University received on average $25,047 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,047
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,169 18% $5,440 $6,359,512
Other Federal Grant 3,848 58% $4,441 $17,089,123
State Grant/Scholarships 511 8% $5,145 $2,629,208
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4,045 61% $25,856 $104,589,280
Total Grant & Scholarships 4,963 75% $25,047 $124,307,611

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New York University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New York University students is 86.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.1%.

86.9%

  • asian 88.2% 1,081 students
  • African American 85.1% 274 students
  • white 86.7% 1,559 students
  • unknown 87.5% 323 students
  • hawaiian 88.9% 8 students
  • hispanic 84.6% 655 students
  • International Students 88.7% 998 students
  • Mixed Race 81.9% 204 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball University Athletic Association
  • Basketball University Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

New York University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New York University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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