How much has SUNY Ulster's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

32.47%

In-State

32.42%

Out-of-State

SUNY Ulster's tuition & fees has increased from $9,172 (2015) to $12,146 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 32.42% over the past 10 years.

SUNY Ulster's tuition increase rate is higher than the New York's average increase rate of 13.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 59.42% from 2015 ($17,972).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, SUNY Ulster's COA is $28,651, which is increased by 1.74% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to SUNY Ulster's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 32.42% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $10,960. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Ulster County Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,032$9,172-
2016-17$5,156$9,4863.42%
2017-18$5,354$9,8343.67%
2018-19$5,340$9,820-0.14%
2019-20$5,540$10,2204.07%
2020-21$5,740$10,6203.91%
2021-22$5,740$10,620
2022-23$5,940$11,0203.77%
2023-24$6,376$11,6565.77%
2024-25$6,666$12,1464.20%
Ulster County Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 50.00% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,000-
2016-17$1,000
2017-18$1,000
2018-19$1,20020.00%
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,200
2023-24$1,50025.00%
2024-25$1,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 80.67% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ulster County Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$7,800-
2016-17$7,800
2017-18$7,800
2018-19$10,60035.90%
2019-20$10,600
2020-21$10,600
2021-22$10,600
2022-23$10,7000.94%
2023-24$15,00540.23%
2024-25$15,005

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Ulster County Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Ulster County Community College$12,146
($6,666)		$11,656
($6,376)		4.20%
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College$8,050
($5,170)		$8,050
($5,170)		-
Suffolk County Community College$12,460
($6,630)		$12,080
($6,440)		3.15%
CUNY Kingsborough Community College$8,132
($5,252)		$8,132
($5,252)		-
CUNY LaGuardia Community College$8,098
($5,218)		$8,098
($5,218)		-
Nassau Community College$12,130
($6,330)		$12,130
($6,330)		-

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