Bottom Line. Tuition runs a steep $43,746 (though this can vary slightly between schools) and on-campus room and board tacks on another $16,782. Of the 55 percent of NYU undergrads who receive financial assistance, the average total financial aid package is $27,544.ottom Line. Tuition runs a steep $43,746 (though this can vary slightly between schools) and on-campus room and board tacks on another $16,782. Of the 55 percent of NYU undergrads who receive financial assistance, the average total financial aid package is $27,544.