by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at University at Albany, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state part-time students are charged $295 per credit. Out-of-state part-time students pay $1,144 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $295 | $1,144 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at University at Albany follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $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 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.
This is how tuition at University at Albany has tracked across the last few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 7.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $33,448 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For information on financial aid at University at Albany, visit the University at Albany Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the University at Albany Tuition & Fees page.