The Cost of Attendance varies by location and school, and is an estimate of expenses a full-time NYU student can anticipate before taking into account any financial aid or scholarships. 

The amounts shown below are not officially approved until July 2026. Financial aid awards for 2026-2027 are based on estimated expenses which are comparable to the finalized cost of attendance.

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

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New York Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

Please find the 2026-2027 cost of attendance for all NYU undergraduate schools below. Estimated costs are for students living on or off campus (not living with family), and are for two semesters of full-time study (fall and spring semesters).
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Learn more about the methodology for how costs are estimated at NYU. 

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $70,464
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $102,886

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $68,576
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $100,998

Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees: $75,326
Food and Housing: $26,438

Indirect Costs 
Books and Supplies: $1,492
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $2,054

Total Cost of Attendance: $107,748

Explanation of Direct and Indirect Cost Estimates

Direct costs are charges that appear directly on your NYU bill, like tuition and fees, housing if you choose to live on campus, etc.

Indirect expenses, like transportation, personal expenses, and housing and food if you are not living on campus, won't appear on your bill.

The tuition lookup tool calculates tuition based on your major or program, school or college, admit term, and the number of credit hours taken. Use this tool to learn what the official amount for tuition and fees will be for an academic year.  

Food and housing estimates are based on a student who is living on campus or off campus (not with family). If you opt not to live in on campus housing, you will not be billed for housing by NYU.

Important Note: The actual price you will pay for NYU food and housing will be determined by the residence hall and meal plan you select, or if you decide to live off-campus. Rates for the 25-26 academic year will be posted on the NYU Housing website.

Some important things to keep in mind as you budget for food and housing:

  • NYU offers a range of housing and meal plans. The figures above represent a student living in a double-occupancy room and selecting a 225 meal per semester “flex” dining plan.
  • Housing includes local telephone service, wi-fi access, and cable television in your residence hall room.
  • Our on-campus standard rate is meant to also represent the food and housing cost for off campus housing. Often the costs are similar.
  • Off-campus housing in New York City varies depending on housing options, location, number of roommates, amenities, and more.
  • Students who live off-campus can still purchase meal plans.

The amount listed for books and supplies includes computer costs.

We estimated the cost of transportation equaling one round-trip travel home during the academic year. However, transportation and personal expenses will vary by student. Personal costs can also include miscellaneous expenses like local transportation within New York City.

Health insurance is not included in the standard Cost of Attendance, but students who are not covered under an existing health insurance plan (either their parents' plan or their own) will be enrolled in a university-sponsored plan. All students will see this charge initially on their bill, but some students can waive it if they have sufficient coverage already. 

Additional Resources and Tools

These resources and tools help students and families estimate costs at NYU. Costs will vary based on demonstrated financial need, and due to factors like scholarship and grant eligibility, housing, meal plans, and more.

  • Look Up Your Tuition and Fees

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  • Net Price Calculator

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The NYU Promise

For first-time, first-year undergraduate students admitted to the New York campus, NYU will meet 100% demonstrated need, and families with income less than $100,000 and typical assets will not have to pay tuition. Scholarships will be adjusted to meet tuition increases each year.
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Please note: Transfer students are not eligible for the NYU Promise. Aside from a few select programs, transfer students admitted to NYU are not eligible for NYU scholarships and grants, including the NYU Promise (which is only available to first-time, full-time students).  However, transfer students are eligible to be considered for federal financial aid, external (non-NYU) scholarships, and private loans. Please visit Undergraduate Aid Application to learn more. 

Abu Dhabi Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

The figures below represent the 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance (in U.S. dollars) and are for two semesters of full-time study (fall and spring semesters). Learn more about the Cost of Attendance and financial aid at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Cost of Attendance: NYU Abu Dhabi
Direct Costs On/Off Campus Student
Tuition $68,576
Student Health Insurance $2,308
Books and Supplies $1,730
Food  $5,800
Housing $6,000
Estimated Total Direct Costs
(Estimated expenses directly billed by NYU)		 $84,414
Indirect Costs On/Off Campus Student
Estimated Transportation $3,550
Estimated Personal Expenses $2,364
Estimated Total Indirect Costs
(Estimate expenses not typically billed by NYU)		 $5,914
Total On/Off Campus Student
Total Cost of Attendance (estimated) $90,328

Learn more about the methodology for how costs are estimated at NYU. 

Explanation of Direct and Indirect Cost Estimates

Direct costs are charges that appear directly on your NYU bill, like tuition and fees, housing if you choose to live on campus, etc. At NYU Abu Dhabi, student health insurance and books and supplies are considered direct expenses.

Indirect expenses, like transportation and personal expenses, won't appear on your bill.

The estimated cost of attendance may differ from a student's actual charges once they are posted on their university (bursar) bill, as the cost of attendance is an estimated amount.

The tuition lookup tool calculates tuition based on your major or program, school or college, admit term and the number of credit hours taken. Use this  tool to learn what the official amount for tuition and fees will be for an academic year. 

For students whose financial aid includes the NYUAD Grant award, the amount offered will apply towards tuition followed by any other billable charges accordingly. 

Students must be covered by health insurance that originates in the UAE to be eligible for the required entry visa. As such, student health insurance is a mandatory fee and charges vary.

In accordance with the Federal Decree Law No (8) of 2017, a Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applied to Estimated Student Health Insurance and the Estimated Food (AD meal plan) at the rate of 5%. Students who receive partial financial aid during the fall and spring semesters will be responsible to cover the VAT charges during any given semester, including J-Term and summer.

Student Health insurance charges are subject to change depending on negotiations that take place in late July.

The amount listed for books and supplies includes computer costs.

If your financial aid includes the NYUAD Housing Grant, the amount offered will be applied towards your NYU housing and meal plan charges accordingly. 

If you opt out of the NYUAD housing and meal plan, your NYUAD Housing Grant award (if applicable) will be canceled as you will not incur charges for housing and food (meals) through NYU. If you choose to retain only the NYU meal plan your NYUAD Housing Grant will be adjusted.

Students’ travel costs will vary based on their home location and other factors.

Personal expenses will vary for each student. 

If your financial aid includes the NYUAD Personal Support award (also known as Falcon Dirhams), you will receive additional information from the Student Finance Office and the Office of Global Education on how the award will be provided. For additional questions you may email nyuad.studentfinance@nyu.edu.

Shanghai Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

The figures below represent the 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance (in U.S. dollars), and are for two semesters of full-time study (fall and spring semesters). Annual adjustments to the costs and fees at NYU Shanghai may be necessary and expected. Learn more about Costs and Aid at NYU Shanghai.
Cost of Attendance: NYU Shanghai
Direct Costs Cost
Tuition $68,576
Books and Supplies $1,330
Housing $5,774
Student Health Insurance* $5,140
Estimated Direct Costs (Estimated expenses directly billed by NYU) $80,820
Indirect Costs Cost
Estimated Food
 $5,264
Estimated Travel $4,454
Estimated Personal Expenses (miscellaneous) $1,138
Estimated Indirect Costs
(Estimate expenses not typically billed by NYU)		 $10,856
Total Cost
Total Cost of Attendance (estimated) $91,676

Learn more about the methodology for how costs are estimated at NYU. 

Explanation of Direct and Indirect Cost Estimates

Direct costs are charges that appear directly on your NYU bill, like tuition and fees, housing if you choose to live on campus, etc. At NYU Shanghai, student health insurance and books and supplies are considered direct expenses.

Indirect expenses, like transportation,food, and personal expenses, won't appear on your bill.

The tuition lookup tool calculates tuition based on your major or program, school or college, admit term and the number of credit hours taken. Use this tool to learn what the official amount for tuition and fees will be for an academic year.  

 

The amount listed for books and supplies includes computer costs.

The actual cost of your housing depends on several factors, including whether you live on or off campus.

New York University requires that students studying abroad as part of their educational program be covered under the NYU-sponsored health insurance plan. Learn more about insurance for NYU Shanghai.  

Health insurance charges are subject to change depending on negotiations that will take place in late July.

The actual cost of your food and housing depends on several factors, including whether you live on or off campus.

The actual cost of your food depends on your personal decisions, such as how much you spend on groceries and how often you may choose to eat out. 

Personal expenses vary by student, and cover things like shampoo, toothpaste, and other miscellaneous things you’ll need at school. 

 

Graduate Cost of Attendance

For graduate students, the total Cost of Attendance includes tuition and fees for your program, as well as indirect expenses. The Cost of Attendance varies by school, program, and location, and represents an estimate of expenses for a full-time NYU graduate student before scholarships, grants, fellowships, or other financial aid are applied.  

Understand Your Tuition and Fees

At NYU, tuition varies by graduate school. Graduate students should refer to the Bursar’s Tuition and Fees Lookup Tool below for official tuition and fees depending on your graduate school or college, program, admit term, and number of credits.

Look Up Tuition and Fees

Note: While most graduate schools’ tuition and fees are reflected in the Bursar's Look Up Tool above, there are some with varying expenses. You can find their cost of attendance below:

*These Schools handle their own financial aid. Please reach out directly to them if you have any questions.

Consider Your Indirect Expenses

Indirect expenses estimate the various costs that may be associated with your attendance, but are not typically University charges. For example, what you may spend on food, housing, transportation, and health insurance are considered indirect costs. 

The estimated indirect expenses are based on typical costs for most graduate schools at NYU, and differ depending on whether you are enrolled in a traditional on-campus or online program.  Please note that if you are a student in any of the schools with varying tuition and fees listed above, you may have additional indirect expenses, as well.

Traditional Programs (9 cr)
Food: $6,910
Housing: $24,414
Books: $1,564
Transportation: $2,438
Personal Expenses: $3,146
Health Insurance: $5,100

Total (Fall/Spring semesters): $42,724

Online Programs (one semester)
Food and Housing: $15,545
Books and Supplies: $770
Transportation: $0
Personal Expenses: $1,542
Basic Health Insurance: $2,322

Total (one semester): $20,179

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Students applying to NYU Shanghai or NYU Abu Dhabi should visit the websites of those campuses to obtain further details on applying for financial aid.