No published SAT cutoff
NYU does not publish the 1450–1550 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
New York University
Does NYU Require the SAT?
No, for the entry term covered by the current policy. NYU remains test-optional through the 2027–2028 application cycle.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1450–1550
NYU SAT composite
Median score
1500
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
No — NYU does not require an SAT score for the entry term described below
NYU remains test-optional through the 2027–2028 application cycle. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
NYU SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1450–1550 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1500, among enrolled score submitters.
NYU middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
145025th percentile
1500Median
155075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1450–1550 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1500 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of NYU’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What NYU’s SAT policy means in practice
Confirm multi-date scoring
The cited policy does not state a simple universal SAT superscore rule. Confirm the current multi-date scoring instructions before deciding which sittings to send.
Check self-report and verification rules
NYU’s SAT code is 2562. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
Across NYU’s undergraduate campuses for the published cycle. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
NYU SAT requirements FAQ
Does NYU require the SAT?
NYU remains test-optional through the 2027–2028 application cycle. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for NYU?
NYU does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1450–1550 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at NYU?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1500. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does NYU superscore the SAT?
The cited policy does not state a simple universal SAT superscore rule. Confirm the current multi-date scoring instructions before deciding which sittings to send.
Can I self-report SAT scores to NYU?
Use NYU’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 2562.
Should I submit a 1500 SAT score to NYU?
A 1500 is near the midpoint of the published 1450–1550 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official NYU sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
NYU Standardized Testing Policy Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
NYU Standardized Testing Policy Official application review and testing context
NYU Institutional Research Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
NYU Institutional Research Official institutional data source
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