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New York Colleges Admission Statistics

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Acceptance Rate 52.39%
Yield (Enrollment Ratio) 17.61%
Applicants 1,342,861
Admitted 703,586
Enrolled 123,909

Applying To New York Colleges

The average acceptance rate is 52.39% at New York colleges and universities, a total of 1,342,861 students applied and 703,586 were accepted. The average undergraduate application fees is $67 and the graduate application fees is $67. The following table presents the general admission information for applying to New York colleges.
General Admission Information of New York Colleges
Open Admission Policy168 out of 439 schools
Undergraduate Application Fees$67
Graduate Application Fees$67
Acceptance Rate52.39%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)17.61%
Test Scores1,247 SAT / 27 ACT

Acceptance Rates and Headcounts

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,342,861 students (561,014 men and 776,222 women) applied to and 703,586 (280,563 men and 420,844 women) students were accepted to admit New York Colleges. Among them, 55,199 men and 68,368 women were enrolled into New York schools.
The average acceptance rate is 52.39% and admission yield (enrollment rate) is 17.61%. The table below shows the New York colleges admission statistics including admission and enrolment rates.
Admission Statistics for New York Colleges (2023-2024)
TotalMenWomen
Applicants1,342,861561,014776,222
Admitted703,586280,563420,844
Enrolled123,90955,19968,368
Acceptance Rate 52.39% 50.01% 54.22%
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 17.61% 19.67% 16.25%
[Chart]New York Colleges Average Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

In New York, 4 colleges require SAT and ACT score and 0 colleges recommend them to their applicant. In addition, 106 colleges consider the test score in selection process, while it is not required.
25,551 students (26.00%) submitted their SAT scores and 6,898 students (7.00%) submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,342 and 25th percentile score is 1,152. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 30 and 25th percentile score is 24.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of first-time enrolled students at New York colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT Score Distribution at New York Colleges
25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing577670
SAT Math575672
ACT Composite2430
ACT Math2428
ACT English2431
[Chart] SAT/ACT Distribution - New York Colleges
[Chart] Average SAT Scores - New York Colleges
[Chart] Average ACT Scores - New York Colleges

Calendar System and Accepted Credits

In New York State, 287 schools use semester calendar systems and 2 schools are based on quarter system. Next table lists the number of schools with their calendar systems.
Semester287 out of 439 schools
Quarter2 out of 439 schools
Trimester13 out of 439 schools
Four-one-four plan4 out of 439 schools
Other academic year6 out of 439 schools
Differs by program41 out of 439 schools
Continuous63 out of 439 schools
Un-Known/Other23 out of 439 schools
Next table describes credits that New York colleges and universities are accepting for their students
Dual Credits166 out of 439 schools
Credits for Life Experiences120 out of 439 schools
Advanced placement (AP) Credits201 out of 439 schools
Credit for Military Training137 out of 439 schools

Application Requirements

126 New York schools require High School GPA and 148 schools require High School Record (or Transcript). The test scores such as SAT and ACT are required by 4 New York colleges. Next table summarizes the application requirements for applying to New York colleges.
Admission Checklist for New York Colleges
RequiredRecommended
High School GPA1260
High School Rank100
High School Record (or Transcript)1480
Completion of College Preparatory Program920
Recommendations1380
Formal Demonstration of Competencies420
Admission Test Scores40
TOEFL1220
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)180
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