Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,862 when living on campus and $30,916 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,194 when living on campus and $44,248 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 Lehman College | $7,410 | $15,360 | $1,500 | - | $25,622 |
| SUNY at Albany | $10,408 | $28,998 | $1,000 | $18,382 | $21,144 |
| Stony Brook University | $10,560 | $30,350 | $900 | $20,910 | $23,128 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $8,771 | $19,191 | $1,150 | $16,780 | $16,780 |
| Empire State University | $7,630 | $17,540 | $1,528 | - | $17,050 |
| Average | $8,956 | $22,288 | $1,216 | $18,691 | $20,745 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,956 for in-state students and $22,288 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stony Brook University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,350 and CUNY Lehman College has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,360 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| CUNY Lehman College | $7,410 | $15,360 | $7,410 | $15,360 |
| SUNY at Albany | $10,408 | $28,248 | $10,408 | $28,998 |
| Stony Brook University | $10,560 | $28,480 | $10,560 | $30,350 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $8,767 | $18,677 | $8,771 | $19,191 |
| Empire State University | $7,630 | $17,540 | $7,630 | $17,540 |
| Average | $8,955 | $21,661 | $8,956 | $22,288 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,804 for state residents and $24,768 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stony Brook University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,490 and CUNY Lehman College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,520.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| CUNY Lehman College | $11,570 | $21,000 | $11,570 | $21,000 |
| SUNY at Albany | $13,625 | $25,415 | $13,625 | $25,875 |
| Stony Brook University | $13,943 | $25,733 | $13,943 | $27,123 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $13,007 | $24,797 | $13,011 | $25,491 |
| Empire State University | $11,870 | $23,660 | $11,870 | $24,350 |
| Average | $12,803 | $24,121 | $12,804 | $24,768 |
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 $18,691 when a student lives on campus and $20,745 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| CUNY Lehman College | - | - | $21,788 | $3,834 | - |
| SUNY at Albany | $16,182 | $2,200 | $18,444 | $2,700 | - |
| Stony Brook University | $17,662 | $3,248 | $15,976 | $7,152 | - |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $14,830 | $1,950 | $14,830 | $1,950 | - |
| Empire State University | - | - | $14,230 | $2,820 | - |
| Average | $16,225 | $2,466 | $17,054 | $3,691 | - |