Tuition & Fees

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Use the categories listed below to identify the undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees you may incur each semester.

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About Tuition & Fees

Some students may have additional fees not shown here, such as orientation fees, application fees, advanced placement fees and/or certain course fees. Additional points to keep in mind:

Full-time tuition and fees is defined as registered for at least 12 credit hours per semester.
An academic year consists of fall and spring semesters. Winter and summer terms are in addition to annual amounts shown here.
Tuition and fee information provided below do not include financial aid. Most students at SUNY Plattsburgh receive financial aid.
Tuition and fees may be subject to change after publication, including tuition and fee increases due to currency exchange rate fluctuations for study abroad programs.

Tuition & Fees for 2021–2022

Information provided below is a guide to the expenses you may incur. Refer to your student account for each term you are enrolled for your actual billed costs.

Main Campus

Undergraduate U.S. Students

In-State Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	In-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$7,370
Total per Semester	$12,031.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$24,063

Out-of-State Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$7,370
Total per Semester	$16,986.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$33,973

In-State Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	In-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$ --
Total per Semester	$4,661.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$9,323

Out-of-State Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$ --
Total per Semester	$9,616.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$19,233

Undergraduate & Graduate International Students

Undergraduate International Students Living On Campus
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
International Health Insurance	$843.45 ($2,006.28 annually)
Housing & Meals	$7,370
Total per Semester	$17,829.95
Total for Fall & Spring	$35,979.28

Undergraduate International Students Living Off Campus
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
International Health Insurance	$843.45 ($2,006.28 annually)
Housing & Meals	$ --
Total per Semester	$10,459.95
Total for Fall & Spring	$21,239.28

Graduate International Students Living On Campus
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$11,550
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
International Health Insurance	$843.45 ($2,006.28 annually)
Housing & Meals	$7,370
Total per Semester	$20,889.95
Total for Fall & Spring	$42,099.28

Graduate International Students Living Off Campus
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$11,550
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
International Health Insurance	$843.45 ($2,006.28 annually)
Housing & Meals	$ --
Total per Semester	$13,519.95
Total for Fall & Spring	$27,359.28

Graduate U.S. Students

In-State Graduate Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	In-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$5,655
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$7,370
Total per Semester	$14,151.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$28,303

Out-of-State Graduate Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$11,550
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$7,370
Total per Semester	$20,046.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$40,093

In-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	In-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$5,655
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$ --
Total per Semester	$6,781.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$13,563

Out-of-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$11,550
Mandatory Fees	$935.50
Optional Fees	$191
Housing & Meals	$ --
Total per Semester	$12,676.50
Total for Fall & Spring	$25,353

Branch Campus

Undergraduate at Queensbury

In-State Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury
Fee	In-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
Mandatory Fees	$429
Total per Semester	$3,964
Total for Fall & Spring	$7,928

Out-of-State Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
Mandatory Fees	$424
Total per Semester	$8,914
Total for Fall & Spring	$17,828

Graduate at Queensbury

In-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury
Fee	In-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$5,655
Mandatory Fees	$304
Total per Semester	$5,959
Total for Fall & Spring	$11,918

Out-of-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury
Fee	Out-of-State Cost
Graduate Tuition	$11,550
Mandatory Fees	$304
Total per Semester	$11,854
Total for Fall & Spring	$23,708

Part-Time & Non-Billed Costs

Part-Time Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour

Undergraduate

Type Tuition Fees Cost

In-State $295 $91.34 $386.34

Out-of-State (Standard) $708 $91.34 $799.34

Out-of-State (Online*) $353 $22.87 $375.87

Graduate

Type Tuition Fees Cost

In-State $471 $76.34 $547.34

Out-of-State (Standard) $963 $76.34 $1,039.34

Out-of-State (Online*) $565 $22.87 $587.87

*The part-time online tuition rate is applicable to SUNY Plattsburgh’s exclusively online academic programs. Students matriculated in one of our exclusively online academic programs may be eligible for this discounted online tuition rate. The following academic programs are designated as exclusively online for billing purposes: Accounting B.S. (major code: 755D), Fitness & Wellness Leadership M.S. (major code: 8073), Healthcare Informatics Certificate (major code: 0058), Nursing RN-to-B.S. (major code: 0203), Special Education Grades 7-12 Advanced Certificate (major code: 063D), School District Leader Certificate (major code: 060D), School Building Leader Certificate (major code: 910D).

Undergraduate
Type	Tuition	Fees	Cost
In-State	$295	$91.34	$386.34
Out-of-State (Standard)	$708	$91.34	$799.34
Out-of-State (Online*)	$353	$22.87	$375.87

Graduate
Type	Tuition	Fees	Cost
In-State	$471	$76.34	$547.34
Out-of-State (Standard)	$963	$76.34	$1,039.34
Out-of-State (Online*)	$565	$22.87	$587.87

Non-Billed Costs

Each year you will incur non-billed expenses including books and supplies, personal and transportation expenses. Books and supply costs vary by course. Personal expenses are influenced by personal habits and needs.

Transportation costs vary by distance to home and method of travel. The table below estimates the non-billed costs you may experience.

Costs
Item	On-Campus & Off-Campus	At Home with Parent
Books and Supplies	$1,320 per year	$1,320 per year
Personal	$2,100 per year	$2,100 per year
Transportation	$650 per year	$2,588 per year

Online Programs

Undergraduate, In-State Online Students

Undergraduate In-State Students in Online Programs
Fee	In-State Cost (Full-Time)
Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
Mandatory Fees	$279
Total per Semester	$3,814
Total for Fall & Spring	$7,628

Undergraduate, Out-of-State & International Online Students

Undergraduate Out-of-State and International Students in Online Programs
Fee	Out-of-State Cost (Full-Time)
Undergraduate Tuition	$4,240*
Mandatory Fees	$279
Total per Semester	$4,519
Total for Fall & Spring	$9,038

*Eligibility Requirements for Distance Learning Non-Resident Tuition:
A student at SUNY Plattsburgh is eligible for the online non-resident tuition rate if the student satisfies the following three criteria in a term: (a) matriculated in one of our exclusively online academic programs; and (b) only enrolled in online distance learning courses in a given term; and (c) has not had an address within the borders of New York State at any point within July 1 and June 30 of a given state-operated campus fiscal year. The following academic programs are designated as exclusively online for billing purposes: Accounting B.S. (major code: 755D), Fitness & Wellness Leadership M.S. (major code: 8073), Healthcare Informatics Certificate (major code: 0058), Nursing RN-to-B.S. (major code: 0203), Special Education Grades 7-12 Advanced Certificate (major code: 063D), School District Leader Certificate (major code: 060D), School Building Leader Certificate (major code: 910D). Learn more about our tuition policy.

Graduate, In-State Online Students

Graduate, Out-of-State & International Online Students

Graduate Out-of-State and International Students in Online Programs
Fee	Out-of-State Cost (Full-Time)
Graduate Tuition	$6,785*
Mandatory Fees	$279
Total per Semester	$7,064
Total for Fall & Spring	$14,128

Distance Learning Tuition Rate

A student at SUNY Plattsburgh is eligible for the online non-resident tuition rate if the student satisfies the following three criteria in a term:

Matriculated in one of our exclusively online academic programs (see list below); and
Only enrolled in online distance learning courses in a given term; and
Has not had an address within the borders of New York state at any point within July 1 and June 30 of a given state-operated campus fiscal year.

The following academic programs are designated as exclusively online for billing purposes:

755D – Accounting B.S. (completion program)
8073 – Fitness and Wellness Leadership M.S.
0058 – Healthcare Informatics Certificate
0203 – Nursing RN-to-B.S.
063D – Special Education Grades 7-to-12 Advanced Certificate
060D – School District Leader Certificate
910D – School Building Leader Certificate

SUNY Plattsburgh may require the student to submit documentation that demonstrates the student satisfies the criteria above.

A non-resident student with fully online coursework matriculated in any other academic program will be charged the standard non-resident tuition rate even if the student has not resided within the borders of New York state within the fiscal year. Students matriculated in one of our exclusively online academic programs may be eligible for a discounted online tuition rate.