by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what The Graduate Center, CUNY charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our The Graduate Center cost report:
At The Graduate Center, CUNY the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $15,360 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of New York get a discount and only needed to pay $7,410 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $14,880 | $480 | $15,360 |
| In-State | $6,930 | $480 | $7,410 |
The Graduate Center, CUNY tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does The Graduate Center, CUNY cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. The Graduate Center, CUNY out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $15,360 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from New York pay an average of $7,410 a year to attend The Graduate Center, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how The Graduate Center compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: The Graduate Center, CUNY Financial Aid.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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