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Barron Trump has chosen to attend New York University’s Washington, D.C. campus for his sophomore year instead of the New York City campus. This decision allows him to stay close to his family while pursuing a business degree. At 19 years old, Barron’s enrollment in D.C. represents a departure from family tradition, as previous Trump family members attended other prestigious universities. His journey unfolds amid discussions about his past college experiences and the impact of his family legacy on his academic pursuits.
Washington, D.C. – Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has made a significant change in his educational path by choosing to attend New York University’s (NYU) Washington, D.C. campus for his sophomore year, rather than returning to the university’s New York City location. This decision comes as NYU’s fall semester began on September 2, 2025, and confirms that Barron will now be residing in the White House while pursuing his business degree.
At just 19 years old and standing at 6-foot-7, Barron was last photographed publicly on the day of his father’s inauguration in January 2025. Reports indicate he has not been spotted on NYU’s New York campus this semester, leading to speculation about his move to D.C. According to various industry reports, he has opted for the D.C. campus to maintain closer proximity to his parents while continuing his education.
The NYU Washington, D.C. campus offers a more intimate setting for students, with approximately 120 students enrolled each semester. The curriculum focuses on political science, public policy, history, economics, and journalism, which aligns with Barron’s interests in his father’s political endeavors during the 2024 presidential election. His decision marks a deviation from family tradition, as other Trump family members, including Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump, attended either the University of Pennsylvania or Georgetown University.
Before the transition to NYU’s D.C. campus, Barron completed his freshman year at NYU’s Stern School of Business in Manhattan, where he lived approximately 2.5 miles from Trump Tower. As a result of his family’s high profile, Barron had a largely protected upbringing, remaining mostly out of the public eye until recently, with his mother Melania Trump emphasizing the importance of privacy during his formative years.
Furthermore, Barron’s relatively short public appearances have raised questions about his private life, with suggestions that he experienced challenges during his freshman year at NYU. According to opinions from peers, such as a former College Republicans’ president, Barron’s college experience was made difficult by pressures related to his family name.
After living in the White House until 2019, Barron relocated with his parents to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. While his father was in office, he was rarely seen accompanying Donald Trump to official events or engagements, which has continued following his father’s presidency. His 19th birthday was celebrated in March 2025, when his father visited Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower to spend time with him—a rare public family outing since the end of the Trump presidency.
Barron’s enrollment in NYU’s Washington, D.C. campus allows him to further his education while staying close to his family. His brother-in-law, Jared Kushner, is also an NYU alumnus, having graduated from NYU Stern—though he attended Harvard for his undergraduate studies. As he embarks on this new academic journey, it remains to be seen how Barron’s college experience will shape his future and whether it will become more publicized with increased visibility in the D.C. area.
In closing, Barron’s choice to study in Washington, D.C., aligns well with both his academic objectives and family dynamics, forging a new path separate from his siblings while continuing to hold a significant family legacy in relation to education and politics.
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