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

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CUNY City College is $7,340 for New York residents and $15,290 for out-of-state students. The 2024 CCNY tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CCNY is $7,340 for New York residents and $15,290 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
CCNY Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,340 $15,290$22,980
2023-2024$7,340$15,290$21,938
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%-4.53%
2024-2025$7,340$15,290$20,943

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,402 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $20,832. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at CCNY is $11,402 for New York residents and $20,832 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.
CUNY City College has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $41,912 for in-state and $69,512 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at CUNY School of Medicine page.
CCNY Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,402 $20,832$22,980
2023-2024$11,402$20,832$21,938
Change % 2023-2024---4.53%
2024-2025$11,402$20,832$20,943

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 CCNY. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $305 for New York residents and $620 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $470 for New York residents and $855 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$305$620
2023-2024$305$620
2024-2025$305$620
Graduate2022-2023$470$855
2023-2024$470$855
2024-2025$470$855

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,938 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 4.53% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.55% compared to the previous year.
The CCNY's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,778 for state residents and $38,728 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,462 for state residents and $42,412 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CCNY
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$7,340
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$15,290
Room & Board$18,104$21,788
Personal Expenses$3,834$3,834
Books & Supplies$1,500
COA (In-State)$30,778$34,462
COA (Out-of-State)$38,728$42,412
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

CCNY Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at CCNY. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CCNY?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CCNY is $29,360 for New York residents and $61,160 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at CUNY City College 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.
CCNY 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$7,340$7,340$7,340$7,340$29,360
Out-of-State$15,290$15,290$15,290$15,290$61,160
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$7,340$7,340$7,340$7,340$29,360
Out-of-State$15,290$15,290$15,290$15,290$61,160
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$7,340$7,340$7,340$7,340$29,360
Out-of-State$15,290$15,290$15,290$15,290$61,160
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$7,340$7,340$7,340$7,340$29,360
Out-of-State$15,290$15,290$15,290$15,290$61,160
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$7,340$7,340$7,340$7,340$29,360
Out-of-State$15,290$15,290$15,290$15,290$61,160

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 $123,262 for New York residents and $155,062 for out-of-state students.
CCNY 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$30,792$30,807$30,788$30,768$123,262
Out-of-State$38,742$38,757$38,773$38,790$155,062
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$30,807$30,823$30,803$30,784$123,328
Out-of-State$38,757$38,773$38,790$38,807$155,128
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$30,823$30,840$30,820$30,800$123,396
Out-of-State$38,773$38,790$38,807$38,826$155,196
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$30,840$30,857$30,838$30,818$123,468
Out-of-State$38,790$38,807$38,826$38,845$155,268
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$30,857$30,876$30,856$30,836$123,543
Out-of-State$38,807$38,826$38,845$38,865$155,343

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% 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 $92,470 for New York residents and $124,270 for out-of-state students.
CCNY 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$23,094$23,109$23,090$23,070$92,470
Out-of-State$31,044$31,059$31,075$31,092$124,270
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$23,109$23,125$23,105$23,086$92,536
Out-of-State$31,059$31,075$31,092$31,109$124,336
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$23,125$23,142$23,122$23,102$92,604
Out-of-State$31,075$31,092$31,109$31,128$124,404
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$23,142$23,159$23,140$23,120$92,676
Out-of-State$31,092$31,109$31,128$31,147$124,476
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$23,159$23,178$23,158$23,138$92,751
Out-of-State$31,109$31,128$31,147$31,167$124,551

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between CUNY City College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to CCNY
In-StateOut-of-State
CUNY City College$7,340$15,290
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

College Cost Explorer

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CUNY City College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,340$1,500$21,938$15,290$1,500 $21,938
Graduate$11,402 $1,500$21,938$20,832 $1,500$21,938
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