by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Stony Brook University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our SUNY Stony Brook cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Stony Brook University ran about $28,375 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $10,455 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $24,990 | $3,385 | $28,375 |
| In-State | $7,070 | $3,385 | $10,455 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Stony Brook University 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. Stony Brook University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $28,375.
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 $10,455 a year to attend SUNY Stony Brook, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how SUNY Stony Brook 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 | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Stony Brook University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.83% for the past five years, New York residents could expect to pay $11,056 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SUNY Stony Brook to be $22,424, and $46,136 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.31% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $29,122 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $58,626 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook, and $118,796 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SUNY Stony Brook.
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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