Getting in
For Fall 2025, 114,125 first-year students applied to NYU, 10,340 were admitted and 5,662 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 9.1%.
Source: NYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Sep 30, 2026.
By school or major. NYU's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major.
Source: NYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Early decision. The Common Data Set leaves its early decision counts blank, so it gives no early decision acceptance rate.
Source: NYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C21. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to one of NYU's schools. Some ask for more than the Common App:
- Tisch School of the Arts. An artistic review for every program: a portfolio or an audition.
- Steinhardt, Music. An audition, portfolio or supplemental application for every Music program.
- Steinhardt, Studio Art. A portfolio with an artist statement, sent to the art department.
- Tandon School of Engineering. Competitive applicants have physics, chemistry and calculus (or at least precalculus) on their transcript.
- Stern School of Business. Applicants should have calculus, or at least precalculus, on their transcript.
For a program with an audition or portfolio, NYU strongly recommends sending the application a month before the deadline.
Source: NYU Admissions, Additional Program Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Majors
237 majors across 15 schools. Every undergraduate major in NYU's official Bulletins, grouped by the school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors and graduate programs are left out.
College of Arts and Science86
- Africana Studies (BA)
- American Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology and Classical Civilization (BA)
- Anthropology and Linguistics (BA)
- Art History (BA)
- Asian/Pacific/American Studies (BA)
- Biochemistry (BA)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology/Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BS/BS)
- Biology/Dentistry (BA/DDS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chemistry/Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BS/BS)
- Cinema Studies (BA)
- Classical Civilization (BA)
- Classical Civilization and Hellenic Studies (BA)
- Classics (BA)
- Classics and Art History (BA)
- Comparative Literature (BA)
- Computer and Data Science (BA)
- Computer Science (BA)
- Computer Science/Computer Engineering (BS/BS)
- Computer Science/Electrical Engineering (BS/BS)
- Data Science (BA)
- Data Science and Mathematics (BA)
- Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, and Cinema (BA)
- East Asian Studies (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics and Computer Science (BA)
- Economics and Mathematics (BA)
- English and American Literature (BA)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- European and Mediterranean Studies (BA)
- French (BA)
- French and Linguistics (BA)
- Gender and Sexuality Studies (BA)
- German (BA)
- German and Linguistics (BA)
- Global Public Health and Anthropology (BA)
- Global Public Health and History (BA)
- Global Public Health and Science (BS)
- Global Public Health and Sociology (BA)
- Hebrew and Judaic Studies (BA)
- Hellenic Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- International Relations (BA)
- Italian (BA)
- Italian and Linguistics (BA)
- Journalism (BA)
- Language and Mind (BA)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA)
- Latino Studies (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (BA)
- Mathematics/Civil Engineering (BS/BS)
- Mathematics/Computer Engineering (BS/BS)
- Mathematics/Electrical Engineering (BS/BS)
- Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering (BS/BS)
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies (BA)
- Middle Eastern Studies (BA)
- Music (BA)
- Neural Science (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Physics/Civil Engineering (BS/BS)
- Physics/Computer Engineering (BS/BS)
- Physics/Electrical Engineering (BS/BS)
- Physics/Mechanical Engineering (BS/BS)
- Politics (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Public Policy (BA)
- Religious Studies (BA)
- Romance Languages (BA)
- Russian and Slavic Studies (BA)
- Social and Cultural Analysis (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish and Linguistics (BA)
- Spanish and Portuguese (BA)
- Urban Design and Architecture Studies (BA)
- Urban Studies and Anthropology (BA)
- Urban Studies and History (BA)
- Urban Studies and Social and Cultural Analysis (BA)
- Urban Studies and Sociology (BA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, College of Arts and Science, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Tandon School of Engineering15
Competitive applicants have physics, chemistry and calculus (or at least precalculus) on their transcript.
Source: NYU Admissions, Additional Program Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
- Applied Physics (BS)
- Biomolecular Science (BS)
- Business and Technology Management (BS)
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BS)
- Civil Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Computer Science/Management of Technology (BS/MS)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Integrated Design and Media (BS)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Mathematics and Physics (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Tandon School of Engineering, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Tisch School of the Arts11
Every Tisch program requires an artistic review: a portfolio or an audition.
Source: NYU Admissions, Additional Program Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
- Cinema Studies (BA)
- Collaborative Arts (BFA)
- Dance (BFA)
- Dramatic Writing (BFA)
- Film and Television (BFA)
- Game Design (BFA)
- Interactive Media Arts (BFA)
- Performance Studies (BA)
- Photography and Imaging (BFA)
- Recorded Music (BFA)
- Theatre (BFA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Tisch School of the Arts, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development36
- Applied Psychology (BS)
- Childhood Education/Childhood Special Education (BS)
- Communicative Sciences and Disorders (BS)
- Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education (BS)
- Education Studies (BA)
- Educational Theatre (BS)
- Global Public Health/Applied Psychology (BS)
- Global Public Health/Communicative Sciences and Disorders (BS)
- Global Public Health/Food Studies (BS)
- Global Public Health/Media, Culture, and Communication (BS)
- Global Public Health/Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)
- Health and Wellbeing Studies (BS)
- Instrumental Performance (BM)
- Media, Culture, and Communication (BS)
- Music Business (BM)Extra requirement: An audition, portfolio or supplemental application is required for all Music programs.
- Music Business (BS)Extra requirement: An audition, portfolio or supplemental application is required for all Music programs.
- Music Technology (BM)Extra requirement: An audition, portfolio or supplemental application is required for all Music programs.
- Music Theory and Composition (BM)Extra requirement: An audition, portfolio or supplemental application is required for all Music programs.
- Nutrition and Food Studies (BS)
- Piano Performance (BM)
- Professional Studies (BS)
- Studio Art (BFA)Extra requirement: A portfolio with an artist statement, sent to the art department.
- Studio Art/Integrated Design and Media (BFA/MS)Extra requirement: A portfolio with an artist statement, sent to the art department.
- Teaching a World Language 7-12: Chinese (BS)
- Teaching a World Language 7-12: French (BS)
- Teaching a World Language 7-12: Italian (BS)
- Teaching a World Language 7-12: Japanese (BS)
- Teaching a World Language 7-12: Spanish (BS)
- Teaching Biology 7-12 (BS)
- Teaching Chemistry 7-12 (BS)
- Teaching Earth Science 7-12 (BS)
- Teaching English 7-12 (BS)
- Teaching Mathematics 7-12 (BS)
- Teaching Physics 7-12 (BS)
- Teaching Social Studies 7-12 (BS)
- Vocal Performance (BM)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Leonard N. Stern School of Business4
Applicants should have calculus, or at least precalculus, on their transcript.
Source: NYU Admissions, Additional Program Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
- Business (BS)
- Business and Political Economy (BS)
- Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship (BS)
- Business/Accounting (BS/MS)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Professional Studies18
- Applied Data Analytics and Visualization (BS)
- Applied General Studies (BA)
- Business (AAS)
- Digital Communications and Media (BS)
- Health Administration (AAS)
- Healthcare Management (BS)
- Hospitality Management (AAS)
- Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management (BS)
- Humanities (BA)
- Information Systems and Technology (AAS)
- Information Systems and Technology (BS)
- Leadership and Management (BS)
- Liberal Arts (AA)
- Marketing Analytics (BS)
- Real Estate (BS)
- Real Estate and Urban Sustainability (BS)
- Social Sciences (BA)
- Sport Management (BS)
Source: NYU Bulletins, School of Professional Studies, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Rory Meyers College of Nursing1
- Nursing/Global Public Health (BS)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Dentistry2
- Dental Hygiene (AAS)
- Dental Hygiene (BS)
Source: NYU Bulletins, College of Dentistry, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Global Public Health13
- Global Public Health/NursingCombined major, with Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- Global Public Health/Social WorkCombined major, with Silver School of Social Work
- Global Public Health/Applied PsychologyCombined major, with Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
- Global Public Health/Communicative Sciences and DisordersCombined major, with Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
- Global Public Health/Food StudiesCombined major, with Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
- Global Public Health/Media, Culture, and CommunicationCombined major, with Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
- Global Public Health/Nutrition and DieteticsCombined major, with Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
- Global Public Health/Global Liberal StudiesCombined major, with Liberal Studies
- Global Public Health/AnthropologyCombined major, with College of Arts and Science
- Global Public Health/HistoryCombined major, with College of Arts and Science
- Global Public Health/SociologyCombined major, with College of Arts and Science
- Global Public Health/BiologyCombined major, with College of Arts and Science
- Global Public Health/ChemistryCombined major, with College of Arts and Science
Source: NYU Bulletins, School of Global Public Health, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Silver School of Social Work2
- Global Public Health and Social Work (BS)
- Social Work (BS)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Silver School of Social Work, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Liberal Studies2
- Global Liberal Studies (BA)
- Global Public Health/Global Liberal Studies (BA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Liberal Studies, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Gallatin School of Individualized Study1
- Individualized Major (BA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service1
- Public Policy (BA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
NYU Abu Dhabi26
- Arab Crossroads Studies (BA)
- Art and Art History (BA)
- Bioengineering (BS)
- Biology (BS)
- Business, Organizations and Society (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Civil Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Film and New Media (BA)
- General Engineering (BS)
- History (BA)
- Interactive Media (BA)
- Legal Studies (BA)
- Literature and Creative Writing (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- Music (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Social Research and Public Policy (BA)
- Theater (BA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, NYU Abu Dhabi, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
NYU Shanghai19
- Biology (BS)
- Business and Finance (BS)
- Business and Marketing (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Computer Systems Engineering (BS)
- Data Science (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- Electrical and Systems Engineering (BS)
- Global China Studies (BA)
- Honors Mathematics (BS)
- Humanities (BA)
- Interactive Media + Business (BS)
- Interactive Media Arts (BS)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Neural Science (BS)
- Physics (BS)
- Self-Designed Honors (BA)
- Social Science (BA)
Source: NYU Bulletins, NYU Shanghai, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Source: NYU Admissions, Additional Program Requirements (opens in a new tab), for the extra requirements. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1 | December 15 | Yes |
| Early Decision II | January 1 | February 15 | Yes |
| Regular Decision | January 5 | April 1 | No |
Applications close at 11:59 pm in your local time zone.
Source: NYU Admissions, First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Early decision is binding: if you are admitted, you are expected to enroll and withdraw your other applications. NYU makes exceptions when you are not admitted to your first-choice NYU school, program or campus, or when the aid offered does not meet enough of your need. If you are not admitted early, you cannot apply again in regular decision.
Source: NYU Admissions, Early Decision (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
NYU stays test-optional through the 2027-2028 application cycle. It is not test-blind: if you send scores, they are read. You choose one form of testing: the SAT, the ACT, AP exams, the IB Diploma or A-Levels.
Source: NYU Admissions, Standardized Tests (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as recommended, not required, for fall 2027 applicants, with scores due by January 31.
Source: NYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
- Testing. NYU stays test-optional for fall 2028 entry: its policy runs through the 2027-28 application cycle.
Source: NYU Admissions, Standardized Tests (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
We found nothing else announced for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: NYU Admissions, First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at NYU, 2026-2027:
| Tuition and fees | $68,574 |
|---|---|
| Food and housing (on campus, double room) | $25,250 |
| Books and supplies | $1,492 |
| Transportation | $2,438 |
| Other expenses | $2,054 |
| Total | $99,808 |
Source: NYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,977 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,017 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,862 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $32,766 |
| Over $110,000 | $66,876 |
| All incomes | $37,050 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from NYU's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to New York University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY · Private8.4% admitted$28,690 average net price- Barnard CollegeNew York, NY · Private10.1% admitted$28,800 average net price
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA · Private11.1% admitted$31,944 average net price
Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore, PA · Private7.5% admitted$23,149 average net price
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA · Private55.1% admitted$49,465 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.