Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,802. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for New York residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,866 | $31,256 |
| Housing & meals | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,446 | −$1,446 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,802 | $49,192 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
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University at Albany net price compared with other New York colleges
University at Albany has the 67th-lowest average net price of 157 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | SUNY Brockport | $16,353 | 55% | $54,496 |
| 64 | Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College | $16,515 | 33% | $41,527 |
| 65 | Trocaire College | $16,636 | 31% | $55,318 |
| 66 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $17,156 | 59% | $56,403 |
| 67 | University at Albany | $17,167 | 61% | $67,979 |
| 68 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | $17,225 | 45% | $51,629 |
| 69 | Niagara University | $17,248 | 75% | $56,196 |
| 70 | Canisius University | $17,940 | 66% | $60,681 |
| 71 | St. Francis College | $18,129 | 55% | $58,099 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New York colleges →
Why University at Albany costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University at Albany | 69% | $17,167 | 61% | $67,979 | This school |
| CUNY Queens College | 64% | $4,195 | 53% | $62,763 | |
| CUNY City College | 60% | $3,776 | 57% | $66,039 | |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 57% | $3,203 | 56% | $56,195 | |
| Farmingdale State College | 63% | $10,867 | 53% | $69,781 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University at Albany would cost you $12,972 more per year than CUNY Queens College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University at Albany, mostly from more CUNY Queens College students living at home, which lowers its average (+$13,523).
- University at Albany gives aided families $1,463 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | University at Albany | CUNY Queens College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,866 | $7,538 | +$3,328 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,500 | −$500 |
| Housing & meals | $16,182 | $16,464 | −$282 |
| Personal & travel | $2,200 | $3,834 | −$1,634 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,446 | −$14,969 | +$13,523 |
| Sticker price | $28,802 | $14,367 | +$14,435 |
| Average grants | −$11,635 | −$10,172 | −$1,463 |
| You pay | $17,167 | $4,195 | +$12,972 |
“+” means University at Albany costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University at Albany cost questions
How much is tuition at University at Albany?
Tuition and fees are $10,866 a year for New York residents and $31,256 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University at Albany?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,802 a year for New York residents living on campus and about $49,192 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University at Albany?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,167 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,112; $48–75k pay $17,923; $110k+ pay $24,085. These figures are for New York residents.
How much debt do University at Albany graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,059, and 4.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University at Albany overview