New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
NYSMDA is test-optional, so your score is not the whole admissions story, but a strong SAT or ACT can still give you a clearer academic signal if the rest of your record is uneven. With 72% freshman retention, focus on showing you are prepared to stay on track once enrolled.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants facts and stats
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants enrolls 277 undergraduate students. NYSMDA has a freshman retention rate of 72%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Long Island City, NY

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Key New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to NYSMDA, take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve your superscore. For your final retake, choose the latest fall test date whose scores will arrive before NYSMDA’s earliest application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
At NYSMDA, published costs may vary by program and enrollment status. Review tuition, fees, and available aid options together to estimate what you may pay for the year.

At New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, supplies, and living expenses, so students should budget beyond billed charges. Actual out-of-pocket cost can vary based on financial need, aid eligibility, and personal expenses. NYSMDA students should compare program costs with available grants, loans, and payment options.
Student life at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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