School for Graduate Studies Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice by action of the SUNY Board of Trustees.

 Effective Fall 2023

NYS Residents Credits Tuition Per Term (Non-MBA & EdD) MBA Tuition Per Term
Students must live in New York state for the full year (12 months) prior to the term starting and have an intent to make New York their permanent home (domicile) in order to receive NYS resident rates. 1-11 $471 per credit $625 per credit
12+ $5,655 $7,500
Online Out-of-State Residents Credits Tuition Per Term (Non-MBA & EdD) MBA Tuition Per Term
Rate applies to nonresident students enrolled in an approved distance learning degree program.  1-11 $565 per credit $750 per credit
12+ $6,785 $9,000
Out-of-State Residents Credits Tuition Per Term (Non-MBA & EdD) MBA Tuition Per Term
Nonresident students who attended an approved New York state high school for two or more years, graduated from an approved New York state high school, or received a NYS GED and who applied for admission to the State University of New York within five years of receiving a New York state high-school diploma/GED may be eligible for in-state rates. 1-11 $991 per credit, less $426 SUNY Empire nonresident grant* for a net tuition charge of $565 $1,047 per credit, less $297 SUNY Empire nonresident grant* for a net tuition charge of $750
12+ $11,895 less $5,110 SUNY Empire nonresident grant for a net tuition charge of $6,785 $12,560 less $3,560 SUNY Empire nonresident grant for a net tuition charge of $9,000

*All nonresident students are automatically eligible for an Empire State University nonresident tuition grant to offset their educational costs.

All enrolled students are subject to the fees below.

Mandatory Fees Per Term
College Fee $1.70 per credit or $25.00 for 12+ credits maximum
Student Activity Fee $8.75 per credit up to a $35 maximum
Technology Fee $185 per term
Health and Wellness Fee $15 per term for enrollments less than 12 credits
$35 per term for enrollments of 12+ credits
Other Related Fees
Orientation Fee $50 per application to the university
Residency Fees Variable, residency-based courses only; does not include lodging and meals.
Refer to term guide for exact cost.
Service-related Fees
Returned Check Charge $20
Academic Transcript $10 per transcript
Time Payment Plan $25 nonrefundable application fee per term
Late Registration Fee $50
Time Payment Plan Late Payment $30

Table of Total Tuition and Fee Costs Per Credit for NYS Resident (Non-MBA & EdD) Students

Table of Total Tuition and Fee Costs Per Credit for Online Out-of-State (Non-MBA & EdD) Students

Table of Total Tuition and Fee Costs Per Credit for Out-of-State (Non-MBA & EdD) Students

Table of Total Tuition and Fee Costs Per Credit for NYS Resident MBA Students

Table of Total Tuition and Fee Costs Per Credit for Online Out-of-State MBA Students

Table of Total Tuition and Fee Costs Per Credit for Out-of-State MBA Students

 

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