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Find Out the Total SUNY Empire State College Costs

How much does it cost to go to SUNY Empire?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of SUNY Empire. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of SUNY Empire State College including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for SUNY Empire State College.

Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

95% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 81% received an average of $8,121 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $14,863 for off-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
114 Total Freshmen
22 (19%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$32,894$21,294
92 (81%) split a total of $756,884 for an average of $8,227 eachN/A$24,667$13,067
108 In-State Students
20 (19%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$22,984$11,384
88 (81%) split a total of $714,648 for an average of $8,121 eachN/A$14,863$3,263

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Net College Cost Based on Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$9,934
30k-48k$13,501
48k-75k$13,334
75k-110k$15,164
110k +$19,857

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Is the Net Price Increasing for Freshmen?

Over a period of six years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at SUNY Empire State College has remained about the same, shifting by an average of only -0.2% per year.

Net Price Trends at SUNY Empire State College

Comparing Net Prices

An overall average net price of $14,757 puts SUNY Empire State College below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at SUNY Empire State College

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