A Valuable, Affordable College Degree
Earning a college degree from the University at Albany is a smart investment in your future. That's because the value of your degree is determined not just by the education and career preparation you receive, but also by how much it costs to receive it.
As a public research university, UAlbany costs considerably less than most private institutions offering the same rigorous academic experience.
It’s important to note that with scholarships and other forms of financial aid you’ll likely pay less than the total costs listed below to earn your degree.
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
These charts show the cost of one semester or one academic year at UAlbany. See per-credit tuition rates.
NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS
|
Tuition |
Fees |
Total per Semester |
Total for Fall & Spring Semesters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
$3,535 | $940 | $4,475 | $9,049 |
|
Master of Business Administration |
$7,500 |
$696 |
$8,196 |
$16,392 |
|
Master of Social Work |
$6,540 |
$696 |
$7,236 |
$14,472 |
|
All other Master & PhD programs |
$5,655 | $696 | $6,351 | $12,702 |
OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
|
Tuition |
Fees |
Total per Semester |
Total for Fall & Spring Semesters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
$4,240 | $881 | $5,180 | $10,459 |
|
Master of Business Administration |
$9,000 |
$581 |
$9,696 |
$19,392 |
|
Master of Social Work |
$7,850 |
$581 |
$8,546 |
$17,092 |
|
All other Master & PhD programs |
$6,785 | $581 | $7,481 | $14,962 |
Residency: Learn about New York State residency requirements to determine whether you qualify for in-state tuition.
Online charges are for students enrolled in Exclusively Online Degree and Certificate Programs.
Per-Credit Tuition Rates
Per-Credit Tuition Rates Winter 2020-2021
Out-of-State Residents: Per-Credit Undergraduate & Graduate Tuition Rates for Fall 2020
New York State Residents:
Part-time students: Full-time tuition and fees cover 12 or more credits each semester.
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Undergraduate students who enroll in fewer than 12 credits are charged at the undergraduate per-credit rates.
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Graduate students who enroll in fewer than 12 credits are charged at the graduate per-credit rates.
Non-degree students: Non-degree students are charged by their course level.
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The undergraduate rates are charged for courses lower than the 500 level.
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The graduate rates are charged for courses at or above the 500 level.
Additional Information about Fees
Student-Alumni Partnership Fee: The fees listed above include the optional Student-Alumni Partnership Fee. To opt-out of this $30 fee, please complete the Student-Alumni Partnership Opt-Out Request every semester.
New Student Fee: The fee totals listed above do not include the one-time New Student Fee — $255 for freshmen and $115 for transfer students — charged to all new undergraduate students.
Course Fees: Students who register for select courses — such as certain lab and art classes — will be charged course fees, which are solely used to support the additional costs for materials, supplies and special services related to the course. View a list of courses that require course fees.
Learn more about the campus services covered by student fees.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the SUNY Board of Trustees.
Financial Aid
Financial need for many programs can only be determined by filing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please review our application instructions for admitted freshmen, admitted transfer students, current undergraduate students and all graduate students for more information.
Learn more about financing your education.
Note: For information on financial aid for veterans and military-connected students, including the GI Bill and Military Tuition Assistance, please visit the Office of Veteran and Military Student Services website.
Have questions?
Contact Student Financial Services at SFS@albany.edu or 518-442-3202 for a consultation.