by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University at Albany charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on UAlbany costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At University at Albany the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $28,248 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $10,408 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $24,910 | $3,338 | $28,248 |
| In-State | $7,070 | $3,338 | $10,408 |
University at Albany 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.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $28,248 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University at Albany was high when compared to the national average.
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 $10,408 a year to attend UAlbany, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how UAlbany 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 |
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: University at Albany Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University at Albany increased with an average annual rate of 1.31% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $10,683 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UAlbany to be $21,505, and $43,578 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.71% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $29,225 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $58,951 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UAlbany, and $119,942 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAlbany.
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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