New York University's published cost of attendance is $84,374, but need-based aid shifts what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $16,977, middle-income families pay around $16,862, and higher-income families pay approximately $66,876.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $84,374 |
| Tuition and Fees | $62,796 |
| Room and Board | $23,530 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,442 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$47,324 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $37,050 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,977 |
| $30–48k | $14,017 |
| $48–75k | $16,862 |
| $75–110k | $32,766 |
| $110k+ | $66,876 |
New York University's published cost of attendance is $84,374, but need-based aid shifts what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $16,977, middle-income families pay around $16,862, and higher-income families pay approximately $66,876. Azimuth ranks New York University #1338 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. For context on how published costs and actual costs diverge, see the net price illusion. NYU participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The university's aid structure includes need-based grants, work-study, and loans; merit aid is available but the dominant driver of net-price variation across income bands is demonstrated financial need. Families in the lowest income band benefit most from institutional grant funding, which accounts for the largest share of the gap between sticker price and net price for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $64,795; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $89,427, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of New York University earn median earnings of $89,427 four years after enrollment, placing New York University in the 88.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $95,739 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $10,544 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing New York University in the 19.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks New York University #170 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The degree mix at New York University is anchored by Visual & Performing Arts, which accounts for 16% of graduates, followed by Social Sciences at 15% and Business at 11%. Artificial Intelligence combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a key driver of the university's aggregate return profile. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #14 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment per the , with 604 graduates earning median earnings of $142,495. The General Studies program graduates 549 students with median earnings of $66,502, and Azimuth ranks Economics #46 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with graduates earning $116,510. Research Psychology and Nursing round out the top programs, with median earnings of $63,315 and $118,433 respectively — reflecting the breadth of high-return fields available at New York University.
