New York University has a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 8.0% for the application year 2024, with 76,800 of 96,000 applicants receiving offers. Historical trends show a declining acceptance rate over recent years, dropping from 30.7% in 2019 to 8.3% for the Class of 2027. Specifically, the rates have decreased notably from 29.8% in 2020 and 27.6% in 2021, reflecting an increasingly competitive admissions landscape as applicant numbers continue to rise. This trend underscores NYU's growing selectivity as it attracts a larger pool of candidates.