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New York University Computer Science Programs

New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, NY. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

New York University Rankings

New York University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 52	State — New York
Overall Quality	#16 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#71 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is New York University?

Contact information for New York University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY 10012-1091
Phone:	2129981212
Website:	www.nyu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nyu.edu/admissions.html
Financial Aid:	www.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships.html

How Do I Get Into New York University?

You can apply to New York University online at: https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply.html

New York University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for New York University

Here’s what New York University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into New York University?

New York University has an acceptance rate of 9%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 55% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

28% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at New York University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 760. Math scores were between 760 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1480 to 1560. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at New York University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at New York University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	45,074	4,093	9%
Women	65,681	6,131	9%

Can I Afford New York University?

The average net price after aid at New York University is $35,035. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$62,796
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$62,796
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$62,796
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$62,796

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at New York University receive some form of financial aid (5,802 students).

Nearly 41% of students at New York University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $44,867 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,121.

Student Loan Debt

19% of New York University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,420 per year.

New York University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 32,608 students enrolled at New York University. New York University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 29,430 undergraduate students at New York University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New York University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6,504
Black or African American	2,001
Hispanic	4,208
White	6,474
American Indian/Alaska Native	58
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	29
Two or More Races	1,265
Non-Resident	7,710

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at New York University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,450
California	630
New Jersey	461
Texas	171
Massachusetts	170

Additionally, approximately 26.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

New York University Graduate Student Diversity

27,575 of New York University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at New York University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New York University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,502
Black or African American	1,461
Hispanic	2,206
White	7,031
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Two or More Races	551
Non-Resident	11,498

Online Learning at New York University

New York University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,174 undergraduate students at New York University took at least one online class — of those, 398 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 5,824 students took at least one online class and 3,095 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at New York University

The following computer science majors are available at New York University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	725	531	25	1,283
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	2	703	—	705
Computer Software and Media Applications	111	162	—	273
Information Science/Studies	—	18	—	18
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	11	—	—	12

Academic Programs at New York University

New York University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

New York University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.