There are 443 colleges in New York - 110 public and 333 private schools. At New York colleges, the Cost of Attendance (COA)—including tuition, fees, books, housing, dining, and personal living costs—has climbed steadily over the past decade, increasing the financial burden on students and families relying on scholarships or student loans.
The total Cost of Attendance has increased substantially at New York colleges:
Tuition and fees saw dramatic increases across institution types:
| Institution Type | 10-Year Increase (2016-2025) | 2025 Average Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Public, In-State | 12.19% (from $7,555 to $8,476) | $8,476 |
| Public, Out-of-State | 13.54% (from $16,762 to $19,032) | $19,032 |
| Private Colleges | 25.06% (from $24,848 to $31,074) | $31,074 |
Note on Degrees: Undergraduate tuition & fees increased by 13.54%, while graduate program tuition & fees increased by 5.24% over the same period.
Over the past 10 years, the COA has increased 15.01% when living on campus and 20.50% when living off campus at New York Colleges.
In private New York Colleges, the COA has increase by 21.94% (on-campus) and 26.15% (off-camus). The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other personal expenses.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the total cost of attendance is $36,212 when a student lives on campus and $39,276 when living off campus at New York Colleges. The following table and chart illustrate the changes of COA for New York Colleges over the past 10 years.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | Private Schools | In-State | Out-of-State | Private Schools | |
| 2015-16 | $22,280 | $31,487 | $39,573 | $23,388 | $32,595 | $40,681 |
| 2016-17 | $22,339 0.26% | $31,819 1.05% | $39,978 1.02% | $23,792 1.73% | $33,272 2.08% | $41,431 1.84% |
| 2017-18 | $22,712 1.67% | $31,983 0.52% | $40,629 1.63% | $24,333 2.27% | $33,604 1.00% | $42,250 1.98% |
| 2018-19 | $23,336 2.75% | $33,024 3.25% | $41,579 2.34% | $24,550 0.89% | $34,238 1.89% | $42,793 1.29% |
| 2019-20 | $23,754 1.79% | $33,644 1.88% | $42,381 1.93% | $25,159 2.48% | $35,049 2.37% | $43,786 2.32% |
| 2020-21 | $23,763 0.04% | $33,652 0.02% | $42,979 1.41% | $25,597 1.74% | $35,486 1.25% | $44,813 2.35% |
| 2021-22 | $24,281 2.18% | $34,274 1.85% | $44,024 2.43% | $26,239 2.51% | $36,232 2.10% | $45,982 2.61% |
| 2022-23 | $25,507 5.05% | $34,959 2.00% | $45,594 3.57% | $27,851 6.14% | $37,303 2.96% | $47,938 4.25% |
| 2023-24 | $26,228 2.83% | $35,862 2.58% | $47,019 3.13% | $29,520 5.99% | $39,154 4.96% | $50,311 4.95% |
| 2024-25 | $25,656 -2.18% | $36,212 0.98% | $48,254 2.63% | $28,720 -2.71% | $39,276 0.31% | $51,318 2.00% |
For the current year (2025), the average tuition & fees for New York Colleges is $9,921 for New York residents and $20,478 out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition & fees is $32,330.
For graduate programs, the 2025 average graduate tuition & fees is $13,343 for New York residents and $24,413 out-of-state students. In private schools, the average graduate program tuition & fees is $29,304.
The tuition & fees has increased 13.54% for undergraduate programs and 5.24% for graduate programs at New York Colleges. The following table and chart illustrate the changes of tuition & fees by tuition rates and degrees.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | Private Schools | In-State | Out-of-State | Private Schools | |
| 2015-16 | $7,555 | $16,762 | $24,848 | $11,582 | $22,117 | $22,080 |
| 2016-17 | $7,656 1.34% | $17,136 2.23% | $25,295 1.80% | $11,640 0.50% | $22,265 0.67% | $22,363 1.28% |
| 2017-18 | $7,879 2.91% | $17,150 0.08% | $25,796 1.98% | $11,702 0.53% | $22,253 -0.05% | $23,178 3.64% |
| 2018-19 | $8,127 3.15% | $17,815 3.88% | $26,370 2.23% | $11,984 2.41% | $22,778 2.36% | $23,642 2.00% |
| 2019-20 | $8,386 3.19% | $18,276 2.59% | $27,013 2.44% | $12,377 3.28% | $23,238 2.02% | $24,610 4.09% |
| 2020-21 | $8,333 -0.63% | $18,222 -0.30% | $27,549 1.98% | $12,206 -1.38% | $23,083 -0.67% | $24,814 0.83% |
| 2021-22 | $8,411 0.94% | $18,404 1.00% | $28,154 2.20% | $12,296 0.74% | $23,180 0.42% | $25,284 1.89% |
| 2022-23 | $9,187 9.23% | $18,639 1.28% | $29,274 3.98% | $12,253 -0.35% | $23,105 -0.32% | $24,841 -1.75% |
| 2023-24 | $9,189 0.02% | $18,823 0.99% | $29,980 2.41% | $12,083 -1.39% | $22,871 -1.01% | $26,138 5.22% |
| 2024-25 | $8,476 -7.76% | $19,032 1.11% | $31,074 3.65% | $12,208 1.03% | $23,277 1.78% | $28,239 8.04% |
For the current year (2025), the average book & supplies costs is $1,005 for New York Colleges. The following table shows the changes of book & supplies costs from year 2016 to 2025.
| Year | Books & Supplies |
|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $1,015 |
| 2016-17 | $964 -5.02% |
| 2017-18 | $957 -0.73% |
| 2018-19 | $960 0.31% |
| 2019-20 | $920 -4.17% |
| 2020-21 | $927 0.76% |
| 2021-22 | $944 1.83% |
| 2022-23 | $1,037 9.85% |
| 2023-24 | $1,086 4.73% |
| 2024-25 | $1,005 -7.46% |
For New York Colleges, the living have increased 13.05% when a student lives on campus facilities and 23.04% when living off campus from year 2016 to 2025. The living costs includes costs for room & board, and other living expenses.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $13,710 | $14,357 |
| 2016-17 | $13,719 -0.70% | $14,287 3.02% |
| 2017-18 | $13,876 1.20% | $14,446 2.51% |
| 2018-19 | $14,249 3.40% | $14,839 -0.42% |
| 2019-20 | $14,448 1.20% | $15,053 2.59% |
| 2020-21 | $14,503 0.35% | $15,165 3.34% |
| 2021-22 | $14,926 3.48% | $15,637 3.75% |
| 2022-23 | $15,283 2.71% | $16,051 4.93% |
| 2023-24 | $15,953 2.19% | $16,991 6.81% |
| 2024-25 | $16,175 2.04% | $17,043 1.34% |