Paying for Empire State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,630	$17,540
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,870	$24,350 2.92%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Empire State University (Empire State) are $7,630 for New York residents and $17,540 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at Empire State.

70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,801. It could cover 33.07% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,407 for New York residents and $30,317 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Empire State's 4-year tuition is $30,520 for New York residents and $70,160 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $113,282 for New York residents and $152,922 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Empire State University is $7,630 for New York residents and $17,540 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Empire State is $7,630 for New York residents and $17,540 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

Empire State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,630	$17,540	$13,826
2023-2024	$7,630	$17,540	$17,050
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	23.32%
2024-2025	$7,630	$17,540	$21,026

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,870 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,350. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Empire State is $11,870 for New York residents and $25,060 for out-of-state students , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Empire State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,870	$23,660	$13,826
2023-2024	$11,870	$24,350	$17,050
Change % 2023-2024	-	2.92%	23.32%
2024-2025	$11,870	$25,060	$21,026

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Empire State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $295 for New York residents and $708 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $471 for New York residents and $991 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$295	$708
	2023-2024	$295	$708
	2024-2025	$295	$708
Graduate	2022-2023	$471	$963
	2023-2024	$471	$991
	2024-2025	$471	$1,020

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Empire State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Empire State is $30,520 for New York residents and $70,160 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Empire State University have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Empire State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$30,520
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$70,160
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$30,520
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$70,160
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$30,520
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$70,160
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$30,520
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$70,160
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$7,630	$30,520
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$17,540	$70,160

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $113,282 for New York residents and $152,922 for out-of-state students.

Empire State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,014	$27,858	$28,742	$29,668	$113,282
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,924	$37,768	$38,652	$39,578	$152,922
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,858	$28,742	$29,668	$30,637	$116,906
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,768	$38,652	$39,578	$40,547	$156,546
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,742	$29,668	$30,637	$31,653	$120,700
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,652	$39,578	$40,547	$41,563	$160,340
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,668	$30,637	$31,653	$32,716	$124,674
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,578	$40,547	$41,563	$42,626	$164,314
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,637	$31,653	$32,716	$33,830	$128,836
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,547	$41,563	$42,626	$43,740	$168,476

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $90,078 for New York residents and $129,718 for out-of-state students.

Empire State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,213	$22,057	$22,941	$23,867	$90,078
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,123	$31,967	$32,851	$33,777	$129,718
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,057	$22,941	$23,867	$24,836	$93,702
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,967	$32,851	$33,777	$34,746	$133,342
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,941	$23,867	$24,836	$25,852	$97,496
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,851	$33,777	$34,746	$35,762	$137,136
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,867	$24,836	$25,852	$26,915	$101,470
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,777	$34,746	$35,762	$36,825	$141,110
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,836	$25,852	$26,915	$28,029	$105,632
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,746	$35,762	$36,825	$37,939	$145,272

	In-State	Out-of-State
Empire State University	$7,630	$17,540
University at Buffalo	$10,782	$30,572
Stony Brook University	$10,560	$30,350
CUNY Hunter College	$7,382	$15,332
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	$7,464	$15,414
Binghamton University	$10,363	$29,453