New York University

https://www.nyu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$62,796

3.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$30,325

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

9.23%

110,807 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

56,832

87.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

87.8%

5,353 Graduates

About

New York University is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New York University were Management Science (1,134 degrees awarded), General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations (478 degrees), and General Computer Engineering (464 degrees).

In 2024, 21,522 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New York University. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,229 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,209 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New York University is $62,796, which is $30,876 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New York University is $62,796, which is $30,876 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,325.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending New York University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$62,796

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New York University was $62,796. The cost of tuition at New York University is $30,876 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New York University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,325

2024 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 New York University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,325. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New York University grew by 1.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of New York University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,786

Room and Board

$1,494

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New York University was of $22,786 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,494. The cost of books and supplies increased by 98.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New York University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at New York University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.9% with respect to 2023, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New York University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

New York University received 110,807 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.44% annual growth. Out of those 110,807 applicants, 10,232 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 9.23% acceptance rate.

There were 56,832 students enrolled at New York University in 2024. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

New York University has an overall enrollment yield of 55.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

9.23%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,232

Accepted Out of 110,807

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New York University was 9.23% (10,232 admissions from 110,807 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 9.41%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.44%, while admissions declined by 4.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of New York University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,598

Scores Submitted (2024)

28% of enrolled first-time students at New York University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

New York University had a total enrollment of 56,832 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New York University is 49,928 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,904. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at New York University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New York University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.7% White, 17.5% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.07% Black or African American, 3.19% Two or More Races, 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.044% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New York University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.4%), followed by Asian Female (11.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.6%), followed by White Male (8.46%) and Asian Female (6.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New York University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56,832 students. The full-time enrollment at New York University is 49,928 and the part-time enrollment is 6,904. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at New York University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New York University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New York University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), New York University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New York University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
13,463 enrolled students
Asian
9,934 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,386 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New York University is 23.7% White, 17.5% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.07% Black or African American, 3.19% Two or More Races, 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.044% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,480 students (4.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 3,606 more women than men received degrees from New York University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New York University is white (5,229 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,209 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New York University is Management Science (1,134 degrees awarded), followed by General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations (478 degrees) and General Computer Engineering (464 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New York University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (1,017 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (686 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1,990 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York University are Other managers (369,320 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (364,839 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (223,200 people), Social workers, all other (203,961 people), and Postsecondary teachers (196,102 people).

The most specialized majors at New York University in 2024 are Legal (1,017 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (686 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,990 degrees), Social Sciences (1,658 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (776 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at New York University are Legal (1,017 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (686 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,990 degrees), Social Sciences (1,658 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (776 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York University are Elementary & secondary schools (615,180 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (441,368 people), Computer Systems Design (335,271 people), Legal services (309,759 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,807 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New York University.

Most Common (2024)

Dental Hygiene
45 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
16 degrees awarded
General Business
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at New York University was Dental Hygiene with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at New York University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8,958

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

12,564

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 8,958 degrees were awarded to men at New York University, which is 0.713 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (12,564).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New York University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 1,120 degrees were awarded to men at New York University in Management Science, which is 1.38 times more than the 809 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 809 degrees were awarded to men at New York University in Management Science, which is 0.722 times less than the 1,120 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 78% of students graduating from New York University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at New York University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.18% of graduates (224 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,229 degrees awarded
Asian
3,209 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,343 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New York University is white (5,229 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,209 degrees).

4.25% of degree recipients (914 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,833 degrees awarded
White Female
3,632 degrees awarded
White Female
3,502 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New York University is white female (3,833 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,632 degrees).

Operations

New York University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.65B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 948M (14.3%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, New York University had a total salary expenditure of 10.5B. New York University employs 1,302 Lecturers, 817 Professors and 407 Associate professors. Most academics at New York University are Female Lecturer (662), Male Lecturer (640), and Male Professor (555).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1,320 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,117 employees, and Research with 1,108 employees.

Endowment

$6.65B

2024 Endowment

14.2%

growth from 2023

New York University has an endowment valued at about $6.65B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of New York University grew 14.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.4B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New York University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$844M - Federal
$18.5M - State
$87.7M - Local

As of 2024, New York University received $844M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18.5M from state grants and contracts, and $87.7M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$5.44B

2024 Salaries

12%

growth from 2023

In 2024, New York University paid a median of $5.44B in salaries, which represents 51.7% of their overall expenditure ($10.5B) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.29% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$555M

Instructional Salaries

3,162

Number of Employees

In 2024, New York University paid a total of $555M to 3,162 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,320 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,117 employees, and Research with 1,108 employees.

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