by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Empire State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Empire State University amounted to $7,648 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $17,558. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for came to $578 in-state and $578 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Total | $7,648 | $17,558 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Empire State University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Empire State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Empire State University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Empire State University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Empire State University 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 | $16,980 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SUNY Empire has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.08%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,654. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.03%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $17,564.
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 | $7,654 | $17,564 |
| In 2 Years | $7,660 | $17,570 |
| In 3 Years | $7,666 | $17,576 |
| In 4 Years | $7,672 | $17,582 |
| In 5 Years | $7,678 | $17,588 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $70,292, or about $30,652 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Empire State University, check out the Empire State University Financial Aid page.
