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Paying for NYU

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what NYU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at NYU for families earning under $100,000 a year. NYU Promise: free tuition under $100k income (typical assets); 100% demonstrated need met for all students including internationals via grants/scholarships, no loans required.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run NYU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$17,000/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$14,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$33,000/yr after aid
$110k+$67,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$83,920
Tuition & fees$60,438
Room & board$20,266
Average net price$36,500
Students on aid57%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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