New York, New York · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City, United States, founded in 1832 after being chartered by the New York State Legislature in 1831. Its main campus is in Greenwich Village around Washington Square Park, with an engineering school in Brooklyn and graduate schools across Manhattan. NYU also operates degree-granting portal campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, as well as academic centers in cities worldwide.
Best College Theater
Ranked #9 in Best College Theater (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
College City Gets High Marks
Ranked #13 in College City Gets High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #18 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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70 Washington Sq South, New York, New York, 10012-1091
Visit University SiteNational rank
Ranked #19 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
World rank
Ranked #24 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #31 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
National Universities
Ranked #32 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #49 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #155 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1480–1570
SAT ERW: 720–770
SAT math: 760–800
ACT composite: 33–35
Total: 57,335
Undergrad: 29,760
Undergrad full-time: 28,692
Graduate: 27,575
Part-time: 7,488
In-state
Tuition: $60,438
Total cost on campus: $87,752
Out-of-state
Tuition: $60,438
Total cost on campus: $87,752
Room & board: $22,786
Books & supplies: $1,494
Receive aid: 49%
Avg grant aid: $48,269
Pell grant recipients: 22%
Rent: $2,077 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.49 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.98
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.