Life is changing for Barron Trump as he moves into the White House while continuing his studies at New York University’s Washington DC campus.
The 19-year-old son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has started his sophomore year, sparking curiosity after seemingly skipping the first week of classes at NYU’s Manhattan campus.
Now, with Barron living in Washington full-time, the president will be reunited with his youngest son while Barron balances his academic life and White House residence.
Studying Business at NYU’s Stern School
Barron is enrolled in NYU Washington, DC, home to the Stern Executive MBA program—a selective course designed to be completed in two years.
With only 60-100 students joining each year, the program offers an intensive business curriculum.
Tuition typically mirrors undergraduate costs, around $32,811, though living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue likely helps Barron sidestep additional housing expenses of $7,000–$9,500.
President Trump has pointed to NYU’s prestigious business school as the driving factor behind Barron’s enrollment, reflecting the family’s focus on education and opportunity.
First Lady Melania is also expected to maintain a presence at the White House, continuing to support her son while balancing her own commitments.
Life Away From Public View
Despite his public profile, Barron has kept a low key over the past several months.
He hasn’t attended official White House events or appeared alongside his father since the inauguration, which sparked questions about his whereabouts.
Observers last saw him at his father’s inauguration, standing tall and composed for cameras.
In New York, Barron was photographed around Manhattan, appearing relaxed with a shaggier hairstyle, casual sweaters, jeans, and sneakers.
He has been commuting from the Trump Tower apartment to NYU’s Stern undergraduate building via a motorcade of black SUVs, highlighting the unique safety precautions for the child of a sitting president.
Balancing Campus Life and Safety
Barron has had to get creative when meeting classmates and navigating university life, often accompanied by plainclothes bodyguards and avoiding sharing personal contact information.
Despite the extra precautions, he has been gradually integrating into campus life while maintaining privacy.
This summer, he focused less on romance and more on business.
Sources report that Barron has been taking meetings with business partners, developing tech projects, and exploring new ventures, all while keeping close ties with his family.
Family and Personal Priorities
Although Barron reportedly had a girlfriend earlier in the year, he has recently put his love life on hold to concentrate on his education, family, and budding career.
According to insiders, romance “isn’t a big deal right now” as he navigates school, family, and the early stages of his own business endeavors.
For the president’s youngest son, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of growth, responsibility, and careful balancing between public scrutiny, personal ambitions, and family life.