NYU's Class of 2028 Acceptance Rate is 8% for the Second Year In a Row
Summary
NYU has announced that they have accepted a record-low 8% of applicants for the second year in a row to the Class of 2028 on their New York campus. This year's admissions cycle was highly competitive, with thousands of students vying for a spot in NYU's incoming freshman class. The university has not released the exact number of applicants or admitted students, but the low acceptance rate is in line with other highly selective universities. NYU's Class of 2028 is poised to be a diverse and accomplished group of students, bringing their unique perspectives and talents to the university community.
New York University has completed its admissions cycle for the Class of 2029 with new broken records! NYU received 120,633 applicants admitting over 6,500 and resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 5.4%. Here's a detailed breakdown and insights to help prospective applicants better understand the evolving admissions landscape.
| Admission Round | Applicants | Admitted | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120,633 | ~9,289 | 7.7% |
Key Trends
- Relatively Consistent Acceptance Rates: NYU's acceptance rate dropped from 8% to 7.7%, not a particularly noticeable decline.
- Sharp Rise in Overall Applicants: This year, NYU received the highest number of applicants of any private university so far.
- Early Applicants Record: This is a record-breaking year for NYU in terms of ED applicants, with 25,000, a 10% increase from last year.
Broader Admissions Trends
NYU has recently announced its admission offers for the Class of 2028. The university received around 118,000 applications — less than last year's 120,000. This is the first time the applicant pool has decreased in 17 years. Only 8% were offered admission to NYU's New York campus, which, along with last year's rate of 8%, is the lowest in the university's history.
NYU reported their regular decision results. There were about 118,000 applications for first-year admissions, which was a decrease from the Class of 2027's 120,000 applications. NYU has not released the exact number of accepted students into their college.
To increase your chances of getting into NYU, we recommend you apply early. This year
NYU Admission Rates
| Number of First-Year Applications | Accepted Students | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 | 85,000 | 13,000 | 15.29% |
| Class of 2025 | 95,308 | 12,199 | 12.80% |
| Class of 2026 | 105,000 | 12,810 | 12.20% |
| Class of 2027 | 120,000 | 9,600 | 8% |
| Class of 2028 | ~118,000 | ~9,440 | 8% |
NYU Class of 2028 Diversity
The incoming Class of 2028 is one of the most diverse classes NYU has yet seen, with students from over 103 countries, 49 states, and several U.S. territories. Additionally, 20% of the admitted students identify as the first in their families to attend college, and 20% are Pell Grant recipients. The students admitted to NYU come from all 50 states in the US, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 86 countries.
This year, NYU received its greatest number of early decision applications in university history — more than 22,000.
About NYU
New York University (NYU) is a private research university located in New York City, United States. It was founded in 1831 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the world, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. The university is known for its global presence, with campuses in several cities around the world, including New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai.
NYU offers more than 230 areas of study across 18 schools and colleges, including business, arts and sciences, engineering, education, law, medicine, and social work. The university is known for its academic rigor and its commitment to research, with faculty members at the forefront of their fields in areas ranging from the arts to the sciences.
In addition to its academic programs, NYU is also known for its vibrant campus life, with more than 450 student clubs and organizations, as well as a robust athletics program. The university is home to several cultural and artistic institutions, including the Tisch School of the Arts, the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, and the Grey Art Gallery.
NYU is committed to diversity and inclusion and is known for its efforts to make higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds. The university is need-blind in its admissions process and committed to meeting all admitted students' demonstrated financial needs.
NYU has produced many notable alumni, including numerous Nobel Prize winners, MacArthur Fellows, and Pulitzer Prize winners. With its global reach and commitment to excellence, NYU continues to be one of the leading universities in the world.
How Crimson Education Can Help You Get Into NYU and Other Top-Ranking Universities
According to US News, NYU ranks at #25 for best colleges in the United States. Most college admissions experts agree that the number of students applying to top universities will continue to grow, especially if schools continue making standardized testing optional.
Crimson Education helps thousands of students gain admission to their dream schools. Despite enormous applicant pools and low acceptance rates at top universities, Crimson’s acceptance numbers are increasing! This year, more than 200 of our students were accepted to top universities in the US in the early round alone. Here is a breakdown of Crimson’s early-round numbers.
- 44+ early admits to the Ivy League with half of these students admitted into the most competitive: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Columbia
- 6+ early admits to Stanford and MIT
- 56+ early admits to the US Top 10
- A combined 20+ early admits to Duke, UChicago, Northwestern, and Johns Hopkins
- 17 early admits to NYU
- More than 200 early admits to the US Top 50 universities
**If NYU is your dream school, Crimson can help you get there! Our strategists include former Ivy League graduates who can help you put together a solid application that stands out from the crowd! Learn more about our **Admissions Support program.
