What are the SAT score requirements for NYU?

Yo! I'm researching colleges for next year, and NYU is definitely on my list. Does anyone know the minimum or average SAT scores they're looking for?

Hey! NYU is a great choice, and it's good to know the SAT scores they typically expect. Although NYU doesn't have a strict minimum SAT score requirement, it's helpful to look at the middle 50% scores of accepted students to gauge your competitiveness. For the most recent admitted class, the middle 50% of admitted students had SAT scores ranging from 1450 to 1570.

While a strong SAT score is important, it's essential to remember that NYU, like many universities, uses a holistic admissions process. This means they evaluate your entire application, including your GPA, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendation letters, not solely your test scores. A lower SAT score can be offset by the strength of other application components, while a high SAT score does not guarantee admission.

For the 2024-2025 application cycle, NYU is still test-optional in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning you have the choice to submit your SAT scores or not. If you feel your SAT scores are not reflective of your academic ability, you can choose not to submit them, and your application will still be given full consideration.

Best of luck with your college applications!