New York University

NYU Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

NYU will release their ED1 results on Wednesday, December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the NYU Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

New York University Overview

New York University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in New York, New York. NYU was founded in 1831 and now enrolls around 52,775 students a year, including 27,444 undergrads. NYU provides housing for up to 11,554 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at NYU! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of NYU's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? NYU students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? NYU has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? NYU has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at NYU on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at NYU on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is January 5. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

Is NYU a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what NYU offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

NYU Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into NYU. NYU admitted 21% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 80,210 students applied to NYU and 16,918 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at NYU

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at NYU, around 90% are still enrolled the next year. Around 88% of students who started at NYU earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook NYU Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

NYU's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. NYU's endowment was valued at $4.6 billion in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, NYU spends about $34,174 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at NYU

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. NYU meets 62.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $41,094 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $27,676 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at NYU. Based on this information, how does NYU sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is NYU a good school for you?

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Where is NYU?

NYU is located in the urban setting of New York, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see NYU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take West Side Highway to New York, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what NYU and New York are like without leaving home.

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