For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in New York is $9,189 for New York residents and $18,823 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in New York, the average tuition & fees are $30,171 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in New York is $12,083 for New York residents and $22,871 for out-of-state students. For private schools in New York, the average graduate tuition is $26,138.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,834 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $19,072. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in New York is $29,284 for residents and $38,918 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $46,489. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $22,394 for New York residents and $26,129 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $29,284 | $38,918 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $22,394 | $26,129 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $46,489 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In New York, 407 out of 439 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 110 public and 186 private colleges in New York. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in New York is $8,351 for New York residents and $17,985 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,076
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $6,206 for residents and $9,941 for out-of-state students.
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $8,351 | $17,985 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $30,076 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $6,206 | $9,941 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $16,171 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In New York, 171 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in New York is $10,996 for New York residents and $21,784 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $25,208
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $10,996 | $21,784 |
| Private Schools | $25,208 | |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in New York is $296 for New York residents and $703 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,254
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $473 for New York residents and $926 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,238
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $296 | $703 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $1,254 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $224 | $371 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $473 | $926 |
| Private Schools | $1,238 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in New York
At colleges in New York, the average living cost is $15,834 when a student lives on campus facility and $19,072 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $17,357 | $19,415 |
| Private Schools | $15,297 | $18,925 |
