Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,622 when living on campus and $29,255 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,820 when living on campus and $40,454 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 | ||
| College of Staten Island CUNY | $7,490 | $15,440 | $1,500 | $24,369 | $25,622 |
| Binghamton University | $10,363 | $29,453 | $1,000 | $19,294 | $19,294 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $8,486 | $18,906 | $1,052 | $19,530 | $20,026 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $8,712 | $18,622 | $950 | $16,980 | $13,729 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $8,953 | $18,863 | $1,240 | $18,850 | $20,906 |
| Empire State University | $7,630 | $17,540 | $1,528 | - | $17,050 |
| Average | $8,606 | $19,804 | $1,212 | $19,805 | $19,438 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,606 for in-state students and $19,804 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Binghamton University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,453 and College of Staten Island CUNY has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,440 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Staten Island CUNY | $7,490 | $15,440 | $7,490 | $15,440 |
| Binghamton University | $10,363 | $28,203 | $10,363 | $29,453 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $8,486 | $18,396 | $8,486 | $18,906 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $8,712 | $18,622 | $8,712 | $18,622 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $8,953 | $18,863 | $8,953 | $18,863 |
| Empire State University | $7,630 | $17,540 | $7,630 | $17,540 |
| Average | $8,606 | $19,511 | $8,606 | $19,804 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,567 for state residents and $24,309 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Binghamton University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,790 and College of Staten Island CUNY has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,520.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Staten Island CUNY | $11,650 | $21,080 | $11,650 | $21,080 |
| Binghamton University | $13,780 | $25,570 | $13,780 | $26,260 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $12,157 | $23,947 | $12,157 | $24,637 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $12,752 | $24,542 | $12,752 | $24,542 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $13,193 | $24,983 | $13,193 | $24,983 |
| Empire State University | $11,870 | $23,660 | $11,870 | $24,350 |
| Average | $12,567 | $23,964 | $12,567 | $24,309 |
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 $19,805 when a student lives on campus and $19,438 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of Staten Island CUNY | $20,535 | $3,834 | $21,788 | $3,834 | - |
| Binghamton University | $18,294 | $1,000 | $18,294 | $1,000 | - |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $16,716 | $2,814 | $16,716 | $3,310 | - |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $15,084 | $1,896 | $11,479 | $2,250 | - |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $15,400 | $3,450 | $16,836 | $4,070 | - |
| Empire State University | - | - | $14,230 | $2,820 | - |
| Average | $17,206 | $2,599 | $16,557 | $2,881 | - |