by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University at Albany, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University at Albany were $10,866 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $31,256. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for totaled $3,796 in-state and $3,796 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,796 | $3,796 |
| Total | $10,866 | $31,256 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does University at Albany cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University at Albany prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University at Albany sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the University at Albany Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University at Albany has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $24,910 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $24,910 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $27,460 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UAlbany has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 7.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $33,448 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.47%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,025. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.48%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $32,343.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,025 | $32,343 |
| In 2 Years | $11,186 | $33,468 |
| In 3 Years | $11,350 | $34,632 |
| In 4 Years | $11,516 | $35,837 |
| In 5 Years | $11,684 | $37,084 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $136,280, compared with about $45,077 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at University at Albany, visit the University at Albany Financial Aid page.
