by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending College of Staten Island CUNY, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending College of Staten Island CUNY fell between $14,084.00 ranging to $22,034.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $14,084.00 in-state versus $22,034.00 out-of-state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $7,490.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,594.00 |
| Total cost | $14,084.00 |
| That is 27% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,084.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,216.00 |
| Net price | $4,868.00 |
| That is 75% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,084.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,892.00 |
| Net price | $3,192.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $15,440.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,594.00 |
| Total cost | $22,034.00 |
| That is 14% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,034.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,216.00 |
| Net price | $12,818.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,034.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,892.00 |
| Net price | $11,142.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees and living costs. |
The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $3,192.00 | $4,868.00 | $14,084.00 |
| Senior year | $3,192.00 | $4,868.00 | $14,084.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $12,768.00 | $19,472.00 | $56,336.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,864.00 | $7,418.00 | $21,462.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $147.00 | $224.00 | $648.00 |
| Total amount paid | $17,632.00 | $26,890.00 | $77,798.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $3,192.00 | $4,868.00 | $14,084.00 |
| Senior year | $3,192.00 | $4,868.00 | $14,084.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,384.00 | $9,736.00 | $28,168.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,432.00 | $3,709.00 | $10,731.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $73.00 | $112.00 | $324.00 |
| Total amount paid | $8,816.00 | $13,445.00 | $38,899.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $11,142.00 | $12,818.00 | $22,034.00 |
| Senior year | $11,142.00 | $12,818.00 | $22,034.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $44,568.00 | $51,272.00 | $88,136.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,979.00 | $19,533.00 | $33,577.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $513.00 | $590.00 | $1,014.00 |
| Total amount paid | $61,547.00 | $70,805.00 | $121,713.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $11,142.00 | $12,818.00 | $22,034.00 |
| Senior year | $11,142.00 | $12,818.00 | $22,034.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,284.00 | $25,636.00 | $44,068.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,489.00 | $9,766.00 | $16,788.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $256.00 | $295.00 | $507.00 |
| Total amount paid | $30,773.00 | $35,402.00 | $60,856.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section. |
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,579.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,115.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,243.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,835.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,696.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,515.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,557.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s College of Staten Island CUNY Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from College of Staten Island CUNY stands at $8,846.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,237.00 |
| 25th | $4,450.00 |
| Median (50th) | $8,846.00 |
| 75th | $16,893.00 |
| 90th | $27,003.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,716.00 |
| Middle income | $7,816.00 |
| High income | $11,000.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,265.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $10,500.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at College of Staten Island CUNY amounts to $-2,389.00.
The default-rate category at College of Staten Island CUNY is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.4% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at College of Staten Island CUNY come to $275,152,107.00 over 17,979 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 125 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,795.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 16 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,425.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about College of Staten Island CUNY, keep these questions in mind:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.