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 2025 Spring 2026 2025-26 Total
Points (credits) 12 to 18 (flat rate) 12 to 18 (flat rate) 24 to 36 (flat rate)
Total Tuition $39,856 $39,856 $79,712

*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.

2021-2022 Academic Year2022-2023 Academic YearTuition$65,408$68,024Registration/Service Fees$2,784$2,840Total Tuition and Fees$68,192$70,864
2021-2022 Academic Year2022-2023 Academic YearTuition$65,408$68,024Registration/Service Fees$2,784$2,840Total Tuition and Fees$68,192$70,864

MA Cinema Studies Tuition Information

  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall 2025* Total Degree Cost*
Points (credits) 12 12 12 36
Total Tuition $26,916 $26,916 $27,992 $81,824
Service Fees $1,407 $1,407 $1,435 $4,249
Total Tuition & Fees $28,323 $28,323 $29,427 $86,073

*Estimate based on the 2024-2025 graduate tuition rate

MA Performance Studies Tuition Information

 

  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Total Degree Cost
Points (credits) 12 16 6 36
Total Tuition $26,916 $35,888 $13,458 $76,262
Service Fees $1,407 $1,715 $945 $4,067
Total Tuition & Fees $28,323 $37,603 $14,403 $80,329

MA IMA Low Residency Tuition Information

 

  Summer 2025 Fall 2025 January 2026 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Total Degree Cost
Points (credits) 9 7 3 7 6 32
Total Tuition $22,401 $18,123 $7,767 $18,123 $15,534 $81,948

MA in Media Producing Tuition Information

  Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026* Total Degree Cost*
Points (credits) 12 12 5 3 32
Total Tuition $31,068 $31,068 $12,945 $7,767 $82,848

*Estimate based on the 2025-2026 graduate tuition rate

MPS Virtual Production Tuition Information

  Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Total Degree Cost
Total Tuition $39,856 $39,856 $79,712
Lab & Equipment Insurance $1,068 $1,068 $2,136
Total Tuition & Fees $40,924 $40,924 $81,848
2021-2022 Academic Year2022-2023 Academic YearTuition$65,408$68,024Registration/Service Fees$2,784$2,840Total Tuition and Fees$68,192$70,864
2021-2022 Academic Year2022-2023 Academic YearTuition$65,408$68,024Registration/Service Fees$2,784$2,840Total Tuition and Fees$68,192$70,864

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 $31,090
Books and Supplies $1,540
Transportation $2,366
Miscellaneous $3,300
Basic Health Insurance** $4,644
Total Estimated Living Expenses (Fall/Spring) $42,940

**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