Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and Fees
About Tuition and Fees
All tuition and fees are determined by the CUNY Board of Trustees. You will be notified by email concerning the amount owed and the deadline to pay.
Tuition charges are based upon the following criteria:
- Residency Status: NY State Resident or Non-NY State Resident
- Student Status: Undergraduate or Graduate Student
- Degree Status: Degree Student (Matriculated) or Non-Degree Student (Non-Matriculated)
- Full-Time Student or Part-Time Status: Some groups pay per credit.
- Program of Study: Some graduate programs have higher tuition rates.
- Number of Credits: Some students pay flat rates. Please review the table of charges.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. If tuition and fee prices increase, payments already made will be treated as partial payments. Notification will be given to students concerning the additional amount owed and the deadline to pay.
Undergraduate Tuition
| Type of Student | New York State Residents1 | Out-of-State Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking Full-time | $6,930 per year | $18,600 per year2 $620 per credit |
| Degree-seeking Part-time | $305 per credit | $620 per credit |
| Non-Degree Seeking | $445 per credit | $915 per credit |
1To determine if you are eligible for the New York State tuition rate, please complete and submit a New York State Residency Application found here.
2Tuition based on taking 15 credits per semester.
View Current Tuition Rates Table (PDF)*
*The CUNY Board of Trustees reserves the right to make changes at any time.
Accelerated Study Fee
Undergraduate students taking 18 or more credits will be charged an Accelerated Study Fee.
Graduate Tuition
Tuition for Master’s Degrees and Advanced Certificates
| Type of Student | New York State Residents1 | Out-of-State Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $11,090 per year | $25,650 per year1 $855 per credit |
| Part-time | $470 per credit | $855 per credit |
Tuition for Master of Social Work (MSW) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
| Type of Student | New York State Residents1 | Out-of-State Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $14,630 per year | $30,000 per year1 $1,000 per credit |
| Part-time | $620 per credit | $1,000 per credit |
1Students who live in NY State but do not live in New York City may be eligible for the same tuition as a NYC resident. To pay NYC tuition, you must submit a Certificate of Residency Form to the Bursar's Office by a specified date.
2Tuition based on taking 15 credits per semester.
Additional Notes
- Students taking undergraduate courses who are receiving graduate credits for those courses must pay graduate rates.
- Students taking any three-credit class that meets for four or more hours will be charged for the excess contact hours. Resident students pay $65 per excess contact hour and non-residents pay $85 per excess contact hour.
Fees
In addition to tuition, each semester you will have mandatory fees applied to your bill, including the student activity, technology, and consolidated service fees. Mandatory term fees are charged based on the following criteria:
- Full-Time/Part-Time Status
- Student Status: Undergraduate or Graduate Student
- Semester
Fall and Spring Fees
Full-time Students| Description | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Technology Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| CUNY Consolidated Fee | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| CUNY Student Activity Fee | $83.65 | $12.00 |
| CUNY Student Senate Fee | $1.45 | $1.45 |
| Total | $225.10 | $153.45 |
| Description | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Technology Fee | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| CUNY Consolidated Fee | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| CUNY Student Activity Fee | $53.60 | $12.00 |
| CUNY Student Senate Fee | $1.45 | $1.45 |
| Total | $132.55 | $90.95 |
Summer Fees
Part-time Students| Description | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Technology Fee | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| CUNY Consolidated Fee | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| CUNY Student Activity Fee | $25.70 | No fee |
| CUNY Student Senate Fee | $1.45 | No fee |
| Total | $104.65 | $77.50 |
If you are enrolled full-time and drop to part-time status on or after the first official day of classes, the full-time fee rate is charged. Mandatory fees are non-refundable except for those who drop all their classes prior to the first official day of classes.
The College also charges General Fees for specific services or special documents, for example, application fees, re-admission fees, and transcript fees.
Viewing Charges
The following charges will appear on your CUNYfirst account:
- All tuition charges
- All fees related to tuition charges
- All paid/unpaid sources of funds applied towards tuition and fee charges appearing on the bill
- All outstanding balances owed by the student for the prior three terms.
The following charges will not appear on your CUNYfirst account:
- Dorm charges
- Dorm fines and penalties
- Library fines
- Transcript fees, duplicate diploma fees, and miscellaneous requested services