by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Ulster County Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ulster County Community College stood at $6,666 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,146. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,186 in-state and $1,186 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,480 | $10,960 |
| Fees | $1,186 | $1,186 |
| Total | $6,666 | $12,146 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Ulster County Community College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Ulster County Community College 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 | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Ulster County Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Ulster County Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Ulster County Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,880 | $9,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,080 | $10,160 |
| One Year Ago | $5,280 | $10,560 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,480 | $10,960 |
This chart shows the way tuition at SUNY Ulster has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,606 the year ahead.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.12%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,007. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.58%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,702.
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 | $7,007 | $12,702 |
| In 2 Years | $7,366 | $13,283 |
| In 3 Years | $7,743 | $13,891 |
| In 4 Years | $8,139 | $14,527 |
| In 5 Years | $8,556 | $15,192 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $54,403, or close to $30,255 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Ulster County Community College, head to the Ulster County Community College Financial Aid page.
