Empire State College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,630

Cost of attendance at SUNY Empire State College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,540

Cost of attendance at SUNY Empire State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at SUNY Empire State College was $11,557. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Empire State College

Empire State College net price calculator

$11,557

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Empire State College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,557	$502 (4%)	$9,420	$12,111	$13,227	$16,662	$18,280
2021	$12,059	$363 (3%)	$10,978	$13,359	$14,519	$15,126
2020	$11,696	$1,719 (13%)	$9,934	$13,501	$13,334	$15,164	$19,857
2019	$13,415	$34	$12,124	$13,570	$16,124	$18,500	$20,875
2018	$13,381	$352 (3%)	$12,376	$13,561	$15,652	$18,960	$19,970
2017	$13,733	$291 (2%)	$12,926	$14,828	$17,797	$19,715	$19,173
2016	$13,442	$838 (7%)	$13,371	$13,425	$18,062	$19,471	$20,898
2015	$12,604	$819 (6%)	$12,210	$12,388	$16,088	$19,091	$17,573
2014	$13,423	--	$12,941	$14,716	$15,646	$18,610	$19,760

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of SUNY Empire State College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,984	No change	$7,630	$13,826	$1,528
2021	$22,984	$58	$7,630	$13,826	$1,528
2020	$23,042	$225	$7,630	$13,884	$1,528
2019	$22,817	$220	$7,405	$13,884	$1,528
2018	$22,597	$200	$7,185	$13,884	$1,528
2017	$22,397	$12	$6,985	$13,884	$1,528
2016	$22,385	$320 (1%)	$6,985	$13,872	$1,528
2015	$22,065	$394 (2%)	$6,665	$13,872	$1,528
2014	$21,671	$434 (2%)	$6,265	$13,878	$1,528
2013	$21,237	--	$5,915	$13,794	$1,528

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Empire State College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,528.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Empire State College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $1,226

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,226
How much is Empire State College application fees?: Empire State College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Empire State College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

SUNY Empire State College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$295	$471
For out-of-state students	$708	$963

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by SUNY Empire State College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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