Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,035 when living on campus and $29,676 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,925 when living on campus and $41,566 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 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 | $1,500 | $21,506 | $19,426 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $8,712 | $18,622 | $950 | $16,980 | $13,729 |
| Upstate Medical University | $8,083 | $17,993 | - | - | - |
| CUNY System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| SUNY-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,767 | $20,657 | $1,317 | $20,952 | $19,592 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,767 for in-state students and $20,657 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University at Buffalo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,572 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 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $28,702 | $10,782 | $30,572 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $8,712 | $18,622 | $8,712 | $18,622 |
| Upstate Medical University | $8,083 | $17,993 | $8,083 | $17,993 |
| CUNY System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| SUNY-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,767 | $20,189 | $8,767 | $20,657 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,778 for state residents and $24,271 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University at Buffalo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,260 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 |
| University at Buffalo | $14,388 | $26,178 | $14,388 | $27,338 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $12,752 | $24,542 | $12,752 | $24,542 |
| Upstate Medical University | $12,323 | $24,113 | $12,323 | $24,123 |
| CUNY System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| SUNY-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,778 | $23,978 | $12,778 | $24,271 |
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 $20,952 when a student lives on campus and $19,592 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 | - |
| University at Buffalo | $16,754 | $4,752 | $14,674 | $4,752 | - |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $15,084 | $1,896 | $11,479 | $2,250 | - |
| Upstate Medical University | - | - | - | - | - |
| CUNY System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| SUNY-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,458 | $3,494 | $15,980 | $3,612 | - |