Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,826 when living on campus and $33,904 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,276 when living on campus and $45,354 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $7,332 | $15,282 | $1,500 | - | $25,622 |
| CUNY Queens College | $7,538 | $15,488 | $1,500 | $20,298 | $25,622 |
| Farmingdale State College | $8,576 | $18,486 | $1,300 | $16,546 | $30,244 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 | $1,500 | $21,506 | $19,426 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $8,578 | $20,228 | $1,400 | $16,950 | $18,600 |
| CUNY System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,561 | $20,011 | $1,440 | $18,825 | $23,903 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,561 for in-state students and $20,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University at Buffalo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,572 and CUNY New York City College of Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,282 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $7,320 | $15,270 | $7,332 | $15,282 |
| CUNY Queens College | $7,538 | $15,488 | $7,538 | $15,488 |
| Farmingdale State College | $8,576 | $18,486 | $8,576 | $18,486 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $28,702 | $10,782 | $30,572 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $8,578 | $19,338 | $8,578 | $20,228 |
| CUNY System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,559 | $19,457 | $8,561 | $20,011 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,016 for state residents and $22,945 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University at Buffalo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,260 and Farmingdale State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,334.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| CUNY Queens College | $11,612 | $21,042 | $11,612 | $21,042 |
| Farmingdale State College | $9,320 | $18,101 | $9,245 | $18,101 |
| University at Buffalo | $14,388 | $26,178 | $14,388 | $27,338 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $12,818 | $24,608 | $12,818 | $25,298 |
| CUNY System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,035 | $22,482 | $12,016 | $22,945 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,825 when a student lives on campus and $23,903 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | - | - | $21,788 | $3,834 | - |
| CUNY Queens College | $16,464 | $3,834 | $21,788 | $3,834 | - |
| Farmingdale State College | $14,546 | $2,000 | $27,094 | $3,150 | - |
| University at Buffalo | $16,754 | $4,752 | $14,674 | $4,752 | - |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $14,750 | $2,200 | $16,100 | $2,500 | - |
| CUNY System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,629 | $3,197 | $20,289 | $3,614 | - |