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New York University (NYU)

New York University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating NYU enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$22,786
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,374

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$16,977	$67,908
$30-48k	$14,017	$56,068
$48-75k	$16,862	$67,448
$75-110k	$32,766	$131,064
$110k+	$66,876	$267,504

Financial Aid & Student Debt at New York University (NYU)

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$20,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is New York University (NYU) Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$82,509

Median Earnings (10yr)

$20,500

Median Debt

4.0x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. New York University (NYU) — 4.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

New York University (NYU) True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating NYU enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$16,977	$67,908
$30-48k	$14,017	$56,068
$48-75k	$16,862	$67,448
$75-110k	$32,766	$131,064
$110k+	$66,876	$267,504

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$22,786
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,374

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$20,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$64,543

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

New York University (NYU) Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does New York University (NYU) actually cost per year?

New York University (NYU)'s sticker price (cost of attendance) is $84,374/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $29,500/yr, a 65% discount off sticker price.

Does New York University (NYU) offer good financial aid?

19% of New York University (NYU) students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including New York University (NYU) also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if New York University (NYU) requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at New York University (NYU)?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $16,977/yr at New York University (NYU) after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $66,876/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is New York University (NYU) worth the cost?

New York University (NYU) graduates earn a median of $82,509 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $337,496 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.