New York University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$60,438

9.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,730

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

9.41%

113,578 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

57,335

86.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

88.6%

5,276 Graduates

About

New York University is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New York University were General Computer & Information Sciences (956 degrees awarded), Management Science (946 degrees), and General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations (593 degrees).

In 2023, 22,340 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New York University. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,619 degrees), 1.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,008 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New York University is $60,438, which is $29,435 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New York University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6,932 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at New York University is $60,438, which is $29,435 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,730.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending New York University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$60,438

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New York University was $60,438. The cost of tuition at New York University is $29,435 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$30,730

2023 Value

4.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 New York University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,730. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New York University grew by 4.17%.

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

$20,272

Room and Board

$752

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New York University was of $20,272 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $752. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.74% 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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at New York University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.8% with respect to 2022, when 51% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New York University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6932 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

New York University received 113,578 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.8% annual growth. Out of those 113,578 applicants, 10,693 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 9.41% acceptance rate.

There were 57,335 students enrolled at New York University in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

New York University has an overall enrollment yield of 54.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

9.41%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

10,693

Accepted Out of 113,578

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New York University was 9.41% (10,693 admissions from 113,578 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 12.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12.8%, while admissions declined by 14.7%.

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

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,579

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at New York University in 2023 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 57,335 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New York University is 49,847 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,488. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at New York University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New York University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.8% White, 16.6% Asian, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.37% Black or African American, 3.03% Two or More Races, 0.147% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0558% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New York University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.1%), followed by Asian Female (11.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.5%), followed by White Male (8.64%) and Asian Female (6.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New York University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57,335 students. The full-time enrollment at New York University is 49,847 and the part-time enrollment is 7,488. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at New York University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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%

2023 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 (84%), 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 (2023)

White
13,664 enrolled students
Asian
9,512 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,858 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New York University is 23.8% White, 16.6% Asian, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.37% Black or African American, 3.03% Two or More Races, 0.147% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0558% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 2,420 students (4.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3,720 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 (5,619 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,008 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New York University is General Computer & Information Sciences (956 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (946 degrees) and General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations (593 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Math & Statistics (1,000 degrees awarded), Legal (942 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1,890 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (662,884 people), Other managers (239,673 people), Social workers, all other (159,565 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,598 people), and Computer occupations, all other (137,829 people).

The most specialized majors at New York University in 2023 are Math & Statistics (1,000 degrees awarded), Legal (942 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,890 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,788 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (866 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at New York University are Math & Statistics (1,000 degrees awarded), Legal (942 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,890 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,788 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (866 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (686,955 people), Elementary & secondary schools (399,040 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (300,345 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (172,390 people), and Insurance carriers (137,755 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 (2023)

General Computer & Information Sciences
956 degrees awarded
Management Science
946 degrees awarded
General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations
593 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at New York University was General Computer & Information Sciences with 956 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

9,310

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

13,030

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 9,310 degrees were awarded to men at New York University, which is 0.715 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (13,030).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,022 degrees were awarded to men at New York University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.37 times more than the 432 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 527 degrees were awarded to men at New York University in Digital Communication & Multimedia, which is 4.43 times more than the 119 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (93.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at New York University is Female and Asian (93.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 5.33% of graduates (281 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,619 degrees awarded
Asian
3,008 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,313 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New York University is white (5,619 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,008 degrees).

4.36% of degree recipients (974 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,502 degrees awarded
White Male
2,117 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1,785 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New York University is white female (3,502 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,117 degrees).

Operations

New York University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.83B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 510M (8.75%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, New York University had a total salary expenditure of 9.42B. New York University employs 1,291 Lecturers, 805 Professors and 413 Associate professors. Most academics at New York University are Female Lecturer (656), Male Lecturer (635), and Male Professor (544).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1,249 employees, Research, with 1,125 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,120 employees.

Endowment

$5.83B

2023 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2022

New York University has an endowment valued at about $5.83B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of New York University grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.39B 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

$811M - Federal
$17.6M - State
$86.3M - Local

As of 2023, New York University received $811M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $17.6M from state grants and contracts, and $86.3M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.86B

2023 Salaries

10.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, New York University paid a median of $4.86B in salaries, which represents 51.5% of their overall expenditure ($9.42B) and a 10.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.29% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.89% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$528M

Instructional Salaries

3,111

Number of Employees

In 2023, New York University paid a total of $528M to 3,111 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

1,291 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,249 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at New York University were Lecturer with 1,291 employees, Professor with 805 employees, and Associate professor with 413 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,249 employees, Research with 1,125 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,120 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New York University was Female Lecturer with 656 employees, Male Lecturer with 635 employees, and Male Professor with 544 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New York University.

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