Graduate Tuition and Other Charges

Tisch graduate students pay a flat fee tuition each academic year. In addition to tuition, students also pay registration/student service fees. The Board of Trustees of New York University reserves the right to alter the schedule of fees without notice. We expect a moderate increase in tuition and department-specific charges each academic year.

Graduate Program Tuition Information**

  Fall 2026* Spring 2027* 2026-27 Total*
Points (credits) 12 to 18 (flat rate) 12 to 18 (flat rate) 24 to 36 (flat rate)
Total Tuition $41,451 $41,451 $82,902

*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

**For all Tisch graduate programs excluding: 

  • MA Cinema Studies
  • MA Performance Studies
  • MA IMA Low Residency
  • MFA Dance Interdisciplinary Research
  • MA Media Producing
  • MPS Virtual Production
  • PhD programs

Please see below for tuition and fees for the excluded master's programs.

The MFA in Dance Interdisciplinary Research provides full tuition remission.

Please see our Financial Aid page for information on PhD funding.

MA Cinema Studies Tuition Information

  Fall 2026   Spring 2027   Fall 2027*   Total Degree Cost*  
Points (credits) 12 12 12 36
Total Tuition $29,119 $29,119 $30,287 $88,525
Service Fees $1,470 $1,470 $1,499 $4,439
Total Tuition & Fees   $30,589 $30,589 $31,786
 $92,964

*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

MA Performance Studies Tuition Information

  Fall 2026*   Spring 2027*   Total Degree Cost*  
Points (credits) 17 8 34
Total Tuition $41,252 $41,252 $82,504
Service Fees $1,873 $1,873 $3,746
Total Tuition & Fees   $43,125 $43,125 $86,250


*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

MA IMA Low Residency Tuition Information

  Summer 2026* Fall 2026* January 2027* Spring 2027* Summer 2027* Total Degree Cost*
Points (credits) $9 $7 $3 $7 $6 $32
Total Tuition $23,301 $18,851 $8,079 $18,851 $16,158 $85,240

*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

MA in Media Producing Tuition Information

  Fall 2026*   Spring 2027* Summer 2027* Fall 2027* Total Degree Cost*
Points (credits)  12 12 5 3 32
Total Tuition $32,316 $32,316 $13,465 $8,403 $86,500

*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

MPS Virtual Production Tuition Information

  Fall 2026*   Spring 2027*   Total Degree Cost* 
Total Tuition $41,451 $41,451 $82,902
Lab & Equipment Insurance   $1,068 $1,068 $2,136
Total Tuition & Fees $42,519 $42,519 $85,038
 
*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

Estimated Additional Expenses

The following budget items vary depending on individual circumstances. Students should also consider these estimated living costs when determining the total cost associated with their education.

Room and Board $32,216
Books and Supplies $1,564
Transportation $2,438
Miscellaneous $3,362
Basic Health Insurance** $5,100
Total Estimated Living Expenses (Fall/Spring) $44,680

**All students registering for 6 or more credits in a semester are charged the Basic Student Health Insurance Plan. Waivers may be requested through the Student Insurance Office in the NYU Health Center. Learn more about student health insurance.

CONTACT US

Graduate Financial Aid: john.brown@nyu.edu