Want to take a film class by an award-winning director, then catch a Broadway show after your schoolwork is finished for the day? At NYU, that’s just another day in the life. With a world-famous arts program, highly selective academics, and an urban campus that places the world at your feet, at NYU, there’s always something exciting to explore.

NYU: The Basics

Public

Private

Liberal Arts

Research University

Affiliation: Secular (nonreligious)

The Location (New York, NY):

Start spreading the news… as the name suggests, NYU’s campus is in the beating heart of Manhattan, in the historic Greenwich Village area. Expect skyscrapers at your door, world-class museums and restaurants, and a bevy of extracurricular and internship opportunities, courtesy of “the city that never sleeps.”

The Numbers

Admission Rate

 16.2%

Average High School GPA

 3.7

Preferred Standardized Test 

 Either

Average SAT Score 

1350-1530

Average ACT Score 

 31-35

Accepts ACT Superscore?

 Yes

Application Deadline

October 15 - Rolling admissions after that date

Accepts Common App?

 Yes

Tuition (Annual)

 $53,308

Enrollment

27,444 undergraduates

Average Class Size

 14

You’d Make a Great Bobcat If:

  • You’re a creative soul. NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts is world-renowned, and particularly noted for its excellent programs in the performing arts and film. And with New York City not only the home of Broadway, but also the site of many film sets and studios, you’ll have the best internship opportunities anywhere!
  • You love the idea of studying abroad. NYU is proud of its extensive network of study-abroad opportunities, operating facilities in places as diverse as Shanghai, London, and Abu Dhabi.
  • You want a college experience that’s not confined to a campus. NYU is a quintessential urban campus, with academic buildings seamlessly integrated into the city as a whole. If you’re looking for a mix of the “college bubble” and the wider world, this is the place to be!

Fun Fact(s):

Thinking of applying to NYU? You’re in good company! NYU receives the most applications of any private university in the United States. And with an alumni population that’s won over 100 Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, and Grammys, along with 38 Nobel prizes and eight Turing awards, it’s no surprise that NYU is a club many students want to join!

Famous Alumni:

Lady Gaga:
Musician

Angelina Jolie:
Actor

Spike Lee:
Director

Alan Menken:
Composer

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