NYU SAT Scores and GPA

What are NYU's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into NYU. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: New York, NY

This school is also known as: New York University

NYU Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into New York University.

Average SAT: 1455

The average SAT score composite at NYU is a 1455.

NYU SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1470, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1560.

In other words, a 1470 places you below average, while a 1560 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at NYU, but they really want to see at least a 1470 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	775	750	800
Reading + Writing	745	720	770
Composite	1455	1470	1560

Average GPA: 3.8

The average GPA at NYU is 3.8. This makes NYU Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.8, NYU requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.8, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 12.5%

The acceptance rate at NYU is 12.5%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, only 13 are admitted.

This means the school is very selective. Scores are vital to getting past their first round of filters. After that, you will need to impress them beyond just your academic scores.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is extremely selective, getting a high SAT score and GPA is vital to having a chance at getting in. If you don't pass their SAT and GPA requirements, they'll likely reject you without much consideration.

To be safe, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1560 SAT and a 3.8 GPA or higher to be above average.

This is only part of the challenge - after this, you'll need to impress them beyond your academic scores, with your accomplishments and extracurriculars. But if you apply with a 1455 SAT or below, you unfortunately have a small chance of getting in.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in NYU, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to NYU.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than NYU. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Yale University	New Haven, CT	1515	34
Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh, PA	1510	34
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	1500	34
Dartmouth College	Hanover, NH	1500	34
Amherst College	Amherst, MA	1497	34
Northeastern University	Boston, MA	1465	34

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for NYU, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Tufts University	Medford, MA	1465	33
Georgetown University	Washington, DC	1450	33
University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	1440	32
Southern Methodist University	Dallas, TX	1436	32
Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	1435	33
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	1435	33
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1396	31

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for NYU, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If NYU is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	1395	33
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy, NY	1393	30
Binghamton University	Binghamton, NY	1375	31
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo, CA	1335	29

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