Barron Trump: Studying Business at NYU and His Shift to the Washington, D.C. Campus
December 26, 2025
Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, continues to pursue his undergraduate degree in business at New York University’s prestigious Stern School of Business. However, his college experience has taken an intriguing turn this fall, with a transfer to NYU’s smaller Washington, D.C. academic center—bringing him just blocks from the White House.
Barron began his freshman year in September 2024 at NYU’s main campus in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, where the Stern School is located. He commuted from Trump Tower, maintaining a notably low profile amid intense public interest. Reports from classmates described him as focused and discreet, often keeping to himself on the bustling urban campus.
The Stern School of Business, ranked among the top programs in the U.S., offers a rigorous curriculum in finance, economics, and management—aligning with the Trump family’s longstanding business legacy.
For his sophomore year starting in fall 2025, Barron quietly transferred to NYU’s Washington, D.C. site, a global academic center focused on politics, policy, journalism, economics, and public affairs. The campus, located on L Street Northwest and hosting only 60-100 students per semester, provides opportunities for internships and experiential learning in the nation’s capital.
Sources close to the matter confirmed the move to outlets like People magazine and The New York Times, noting that Barron is now living at the White House with his parents. The transfer allows him to remain enrolled at NYU while benefiting from proximity to family and the unique resources of D.C.
Little is known about Barron’s specific courses or daily routine, as he and his family prioritize privacy. President Trump has occasionally praised his son’s intelligence and meticulous nature, hinting at potential interests in finance and technology.
While Barron’s college life remains shielded from the spotlight, his choice of NYU—and now its D.C. extension—marks a departure from family traditions, with siblings attending schools like the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown. As he navigates this new chapter close to the center of power, Barron continues to balance academics with the extraordinary circumstances of being the First Son.
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