Barron Trump Leaves Florida for New York to Attend College

Barron Trump, the youngest child of Donald and Melania Trump, has chosen a college in New York and will begin his fall 2024 classes soon. Donald Trump confirmed this in an Aug. 20 New York Post story: “He’s all set in a certain school that’s very good,” the former president told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “He’s always been a very good student, he’s smart.”

Neither parent has revealed which New York university Barron has chosen, but Donald Trump said his team would release the news "soon," according to the Post.

The 6-foot-7 (or in some reports 6-foot-9) son of the former president has maintained a low profile, skipping the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. His half-niece, 17-year-old Kai Trump, announced her college choice: the University of Miami.

This time of year, colleges welcome students with move-in dates, a rite of passage for many families. While Donald Trump campaigns for the 2024 presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris, it’s unclear if he or Melania will attend Barron's move-in events or if Barron will live off-campus.

Barron will not attend the University of Pennsylvania or Georgetown University, both of which have strong ties to the Trump family. Donald Trump and his other children attended these universities.

Barron's choice to attend a college in New York marks a departure from family tradition. It remains to be seen if Melania will relocate closer to Barron.

Where is Barron Trump going to college?

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As of Friday, Aug. 23, the specific college Barron will attend has not been announced. However, Donald Trump told the New York Post on Aug. 20, 2024, that Barron picked a college in New York.

Is Barron Trump going to NYU?

Rumors circulated in April 2024 about Barron possibly attending New York University. NYU's campus is close to Trump Tower in Manhattan, where Barron lived until his father became president in early 2017. Living on campus at NYU is optional, but first-year residents are assigned to Manhattan halls only.

NYU's move-in dates are August 24 and 25, 2024, with fall classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Where did Donald Trump attend college?

Donald Trump graduated from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania in May 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics.

Where did Melania Trump attend college?

Melania Trump briefly attended the University of Ljubljana but dropped out to pursue her modeling career. She began modeling at age 16 and worked in Milan and Paris before moving to New York in 1996, where she met Donald Trump.

Where did Donald Trump Jr. attend college?

Donald Trump Jr. graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of Finance.

Where did Eric Trump attend college?

Eric Trump graduated from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in finance and management.

Where did Ivanka Trump attend college?

Ivanka Trump initially attended Georgetown University but transferred to the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating cum laude with a bachelor's degree in economics in 2004.

Where did Tiffany Trump attend college?

Tiffany Trump attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She later graduated from Georgetown Law School in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, her graduation was virtual.