Cost of Attendance
2026-2027 Estimated 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.
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:
- College of Dentistry*
- NYU Abu Dhabi
- NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine*
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine*
- NYU Shanghai
- Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- School of Law*
*These schools handle their own financial aid. Please reach out to the school directly 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.
Indirect Expenses for Traditional Programs
Traditional Programs (9 credits)
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Food | $6,910 |
| Housing | $24,414 |
| Books | $1,564 |
| Transportation | $2,438 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,146 |
| Health Insurance | $5,100 |
| Total (Fall/Spring semesters) | $42,274 |
Indirect Expenses for Online Programs
Online Programs (one semester)
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Contact Information
For additional information, please use the appropriate contact for a student's campus:
New York Campus
Email: financial.aid@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-4444
Shanghai Campus
Email: shanghai.financial.support@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-2838
Abu Dhabi Campus
Email: nyuad.financial.support@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-4488 (US)
+971 02 628 5513 (UAE)
Financial Aid
While a graduate business degree affords students the opportunity for significant personal growth and career advancement, obtaining that degree requires a considerable investment of resources. Many students will need assistance in meeting the costs of business school.
For detailed information, please see www.stern.nyu.edu/finaid.
Scholarships and Fellowships
The Stern School of Business automatically considers all students admitted to the Full-time Program for merit-based scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition. The selection process is highly competitive. The Admissions Committee makes awards based solely on merit. There is no separate application process for merit-based scholarships. Stern and private donors provide the funds for these awards, and individual awards vary. All second-year students are also considered for donor awards.
Graduate Fellowships and Teaching Fellowships
The Stern School of Business offers graduate fellowships and teaching fellowships to qualified M.B.A. students who have completed at least 9 credits at Stern as M.B.A. students, are enrolled in the semester of appointment, have an average GPA of at least 3.0, and have previously taken the course or its equivalent (for teaching fellowships only). These positions are limited in number and competitive. A full fellowship position involves 10 hours of work per week for one full term or 14 weeks and provides partial tuition credit, applied directly to the student’s tuition during the semester in which the student is employed. Students who wish to serve as graduate or teaching fellows are responsible for securing these positions by contacting the departments that have approved positions. (Note: Graduate and teaching fellows must pay any portion of tuition and fees not covered by tuition remission by the payment deadline, and their loan eligibility may be affected.) For a complete set of policies and guidelines, please visit: http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/current-students/student-jobs.
Campus Housing Resident Assistantships
Resident Life Assistants (RLAs) live in dormitories and are responsible for organizing, implementing, and evaluating social and educational activities. Assistants also serve as peer counselors and sources of information for dormitory residents. For additional information, please refer to the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services website.
Student Loans
Student loans are the primary source of assistance for most students. New York University participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. It comprises loans such as the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. In addition, private educational loans are available to assist with school expenses. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal student loans and must be enrolled in at least 4.5 credits per semester (half-time) to maintain eligibility.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program
This is a long-term federal loan with an interest rate that is adjusted annually, based on the 10-year Treasury bond yield plus 3.60%. An origination fee is reassessed each year and deducted at the time of disbursement. The loan is funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and issued by the federal government. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed — even during in-school deferment. Students may choose to either pay the interest while in school or allow it to be capitalized (added to the loan principal). The maximum Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan amount is $10,250 per semester. Students must meet eligibility requirements such as enrolling at least half-time (a minimum of 4.5 credits per semester) and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. Non-Income Based and Income-Based Repayment options are available.
Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program
To cover the cost of attendance, students may need to borrow through the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan program. This long-term federal loan carries an interest rate that is adjusted annually, based on the 10-year Treasury bond yield plus 4.60%. Approval is subject to a credit check, though students may apply with a creditworthy cosigner if needed. An origination fee is reassessed each year and deducted at the time of disbursement. The loan is funded by the U.S. Treasury and issued by the federal government. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed — even during in-school deferment. Students may choose to either pay the interest while in school or allow it to be capitalized (added to the loan principal). Students must meet eligibility requirements such as enrolling at least half-time (a minimum of 4.5 credits per semester) and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. Non-Income Based and Income-Based Repayment options are available. Note: This loan is only available to existing NYU Stern M.B.A. student loan borrowers. Existing borrowers with a federal loan (Unsubsidized or Graduate PLUS) disbursed before July 1, 2026 for their current degree program at NYU may continue to borrow under the current loan limits for three academic years or the remainder of their program, whichever is less. The Graduate PLUS Loan is not available to new borrowers.
Private Educational Loans
Students may choose to borrow through private loan programs to meet their educational expenses. Note that all programs require applicants to have a good credit history and may require a creditworthy cosigner.
International students may borrow private educational loans with a U.S. citizen cosigner. International student loans that do not require a U.S. citizen cosigner may also be available. Please check the website for current information on the availability of these loans.
For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy or contact the Student Loan Advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.