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Tisch carries the highest undergraduate tuition among NYU New York schools — Promise rules still apply for eligible first-years.
Tisch School of the Arts estimates $75,326 in tuition and fees for 2026–27, with total COA near $107,748. Housing and meal lines match other New York campus tables.
Production-heavy majors often spend beyond the books allowance on equipment and materials. Budget those costs separately.
Career outcomes skew creative industries; median starting salaries are lower than Stern or CS, so net price after aid matters more than sticker prestige.
| Tuition and fees | $75,326 |
|---|---|
| Housing | $16,500 |
| Food | $9,938 |
| Transportation / travel | $2,438 |
| Books, insurance, personal | $3,546 |
| Total | $107,748 |
Tisch first-years on the New York campus fall under the NYU Promise. Estimated 2026–27 tuition and fees are $75,326 — the highest undergrad tuition line at NYU New York — so full COA is about $107,748 before aid.
Study away: Some Tisch programs have limited study-away flexibility because of sequential studio requirements — check your major.
Estimated undergraduate tuition and fees at Tisch are $75,326 for 2026–27. Total cost of attendance with standard food, housing, books, transport, and personal expenses is about $107,748 before scholarships and grants.
Yes for first-time, first-year undergraduates admitted to Tisch in New York who meet aid deadlines. Demonstrated need is measured against Tisch's higher COA. Transfers are not Promise-eligible.
The published COA covers standard books and supplies. Production-heavy or performance programs can require extra gear, travel, union fees, or materials beyond the $1,492 books line. Budget a cushion if your program is equipment-intensive.
Tisch outcomes skew creative-industry (film, theater, interactive media) with lower median starting salaries than Stern or CS, but strong networks in NYC. Run net price after Promise grants — not sticker — when comparing to state arts schools or conservatories.
Yes for many film, design, and performance tracks — hard drives, software, materials, showcase travel, and union-adjacent fees can exceed the $1,492 books estimate. Ask your department for a typical first-year materials budget and compare notes on r/nyu.
r/nyu (search 'Tisch aid') and College Confidential NYU threads are the main public places. Portfolio/audition Discord groups exist but vary by year — verify any unofficial cost claims against NYU's bulletin.