by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY at Purchase College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at SUNY at Purchase College amounted to $8,953 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $19,203. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for totaled $1,883 in-state and $1,883 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,320 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Total | $8,953 | $19,203 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will SUNY at Purchase College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how SUNY at Purchase College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, SUNY at Purchase College is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the SUNY at Purchase College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at SUNY at Purchase College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $17,320 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Purchase College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $19,587 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,953. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.60%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $19,318.
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 | $8,953 | $19,318 |
| In 2 Years | $8,953 | $19,434 |
| In 3 Years | $8,953 | $19,550 |
| In 4 Years | $8,953 | $19,667 |
| In 5 Years | $8,953 | $19,785 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $77,969, or about $35,812 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 SUNY at Purchase College, visit the SUNY at Purchase College Financial Aid page.
