Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for SUNY Adirondack, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at SUNY Adirondack were $6,844 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $9,616. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,300 in-state and $1,300 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,544 | $8,316 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total | $6,844 | $9,616 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will SUNY Adirondack cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how SUNY Adirondack tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, SUNY Adirondack comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the SUNY Adirondack Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at SUNY Adirondack has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,944 | $7,416 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,088 | $7,632 |
| One Year Ago | $5,328 | $7,992 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,544 | $8,316 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SUNY Adirondack has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $10,005 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.77%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,239. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.22%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,117.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,239 | $10,117 |
| In 2 Years | $7,657 | $10,644 |
| In 3 Years | $8,099 | $11,199 |
| In 4 Years | $8,566 | $11,783 |
| In 5 Years | $9,060 | $12,397 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $43,743, compared with about $31,561 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at SUNY Adirondack, see the SUNY Adirondack Financial Aid page.