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2012–13 Tuition and Fees

As a State University of New York (SUNY) public institution, Purchase College offers tuition rates that are attractive and affordable.

Tuition and fees are authorized by the State University of New York Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Fall 2013 rates will be posted as soon as they are available.

For New York State residents

# of Credits	In-State Tuition*	Purchase Fees	RCC Fees**	Total
4 credits part-time	$928.00	$86.72	$63.80	$1,078.52
8 credits part-time	$1,856.00	$168.44	$112.60	$2,137.04
12 credits full-time	$2,785.00	$252.50	$161.40	$3,198.90
16 credits full-time	$2,785.00	$252.50	$207.00	$3,244.50
**These figures reflect the RCC fees as of Fall 2012.

For out-of-state residents: 

# of Credits	Out of State Tuition*	Purchase Fees	RCC Fees**	Total
4 credits part-time	$2,472.00	$86.72	$63.80	$2,622.52
8 credits part-time	$4,944.00	$168.44	$112.60	$5,225.04
12 credits full-time	$7,410.00	$252.50	$161.40	$7,823.90
16 credits full-time	$7,410.00	$252.50	$207.00	$7,869.50
**These figures reflect the RCC fees as of Fall 2012.

Please note:

• Students who are in the U.S. on temporary visas (e.g., B-1, F-1, J-1, or H) are considered out-of-state students for SUNY credit tuition purposes.
• Purchase College fees include a college fee and technology fee. (Newly matriculated students are charged an additional $15 fee for a Purchase College ID card in their first semester of matriculation.)
• Rockland Community College fees include a technology fee, activity fee, and accident insurance.
• Students taking courses in summer session should add the RCC campus fee ($68.30 per course) to the regular summer tuition and fees.

RCC Fees

# of Credits	Accident Insurance	Technology Fee	Activity Fee	Total
4 credits part-time	$15.00	$32.00	$16.80	$63.80
8 credits part-time	$15.00	$64.00	$33.60	$112.60
12 credits full-time	$15.00	$96.00	$50.40	$161.40
16 credits full-time	$15.00	$128.00	$64.00	$207.00

Financial Aid
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. You may be eligible for TAP awards, Pell grants, and student loans as a full-time or part-time matriculated student.

• Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the required federal application.
• The Purchase College Federal Code is 006791.
• For more information, please visit the Student Financial Services site and call or email the Office of Student Financial Services at Purchase College, (914) 251-7000, financialservices@purchase.edu.

Updated April 17, 2013