by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what SUNY Empire State College 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 SUNY Empire costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY Empire State College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $17,540 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $7,630 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,980 | $560 | $17,540 |
| In-State | $7,070 | $560 | $7,630 |
SUNY Empire tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does SUNY Empire State College 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. SUNY Empire State College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $17,540 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. SUNY Empire only charges $7,630 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how SUNY Empire compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| 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: SUNY Empire State College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state SUNY Empire State College increased with an average annual rate of 1.01% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $7,785 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SUNY Empire to be $15,650, and $31,618 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.69% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $17,782 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $35,687 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY Empire, and $71,868 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SUNY Empire.
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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