The COA is an estimate of a student’s educational expenses usually expressed as a yearly figure. It is determined using rules established by the U.S. Congress.

The COA includes direct costs (where all students pay fixed predetermined amounts) including tuition, fees, and food & housing; and indirect costs including allowances for  books, supplies, personal expenses, transportation, loan fees, and living costs for those not living on campus. 

If applicable, dependent care, costs related to a disability, and miscellaneous expenses including an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer can be included in the COA.

Also included are reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs. An allowance (determined by the school) is included for reasonable costs connected with a student’s employment as part of a cooperative education program.

For students attending less than half time (less than six credit hours), the COA includes only tuition and fees and an allowance for books, supplies, transportation, and dependent-care expenses.

Contact our office if you have any unusual expenses that might affect your cost of attendance.


 2023-2024 NY Resident: Full-time Undergraduate 

  •  

    On-Campus

    Off-Campus

    Living with Parents

    Tuition

    $7,070
    $7,070
    $7,070

    Fees

    $1,883
    $1,883
    $1,883

    Food & Housing

    *(standard double & meal plan)

    $16,836
    $16,836
    $9,610

    *Orientation Fee 

    $175 or $210
    $175 or $210
    $175 or $210

    Books & Supplies

    $1,240
    $1,240
    $1,240

    Books & Supplies (Art students)

    $2,800
    $2,800
    $2,800

    Transportation

    $1,250
    $1,870
    $1,870

    Personal

    $2,200
    $2,200
    $2,200

    Music Course fee 

    $2,514
    $2,514
    $2,514

    Loan Origination Fee

    $43
    $43
    $43

 2023-2024 Out-of-State Student: Full-time Undergraduate 

  •  

    On-Campus

    Off-Campus

    Living with Parents

    Tuition

    $16,980
    $16,980
    $16,980

    Fees 

    $1,883
    $1,883
    $1,883

    Food & Housing

    *(standard double & meal plan)

    $15,400
    $15,400
    $8,953

    *Orientation Fee 

    $175 or $210
    $175 or $210
    $175 or $210

    Books & Supplies

    $1,240
    $1,240
    $1,240

    Books & Supplies (Art students)

    $2,605
    $2,605
    $2,605

    Transportation

    $1,230
    $1,840
    $1,840

    Personal

    $2,170
    $2,170
    $2,170

    Music Course fee 

    $2,514
    $2,514
    $2,514

    Loan Origination Fee

    $43
    $43
    $43

2023-2024 NY Resident: Full-time Graduate 

  •  

    On-Campus

    Off-Campus

    Living with Parents

    Tuition

    $11,310
    $11,310
    $11,310

    Fees 

    $1,883
    $1,883
    $1,883

    Food & Housing

    *(standard double & meal plan)

    $15,400
    $15,400
    $8,953

    Orientation Fee

    $77
    $77
    $77

    Books & Supplies

    $1,240
    $1,240
    $1,240

    Books & Supplies (Art students)

    $2,605
    $2,605
    $2,605

    Transportation

    $1,230
    $1,840
    $1,840

    Personal

    $2,170
    $2,170
    $2,170

    Music Course fee

    $2,514
    $2,514
    $2,514

    Loan Origination Fee

    $184
    $184
    $184

2023-2024 Out-of-State Student: Full-time Graduate

  •  

    On-Campus

    Off-Campus

    Living with Parents

    Tuition

    $23,100
    $23,100
    $23,100

    Fees 

    $1,883
    $1,883
    $1,883

    Food & Housing 

    *(standard double & meal plan)

    $15,400
    $15,400
    $8,953

    Orientation Fee 

    $77
    $77
    $77

    Books & Supplies

    $1,240
    $1,240
    $1,240

    Books & Supplies (Art students)

    $2,605
    $2,605
    $2,605

    Transportation

    $1,230
    $1,840
    $1,840

    Personal

    $2,170
    $2,170
    $2,170

    Music Course fee 

    $2,514
    $2,514
    $2,514

    Loan Origination Fee

    $202
    $202
    $202

Notes & Fees not included above:

  • Food & Housing- an average cost from the housing options and meal plan options.
  • Medical Insurance = $1,655.18 (Fall 2023) / $2,073.82 (Spring 2024) per semester. Can be waived online if you have proof of outside insurance coverage. See Health Insurance Section
  • One-time ID Fee of $25.00 charged in the first semester for all students who are new to Purchase College.
  • Any course-related fees
  • Music students have a mandatory charge of $37.00 per semester for a Performance Lab Fee. Music students who are registered for Private Lesson(s) and/or Master Classes are charged $1,219.87 per course.

Please Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to College Board of Trustee or New York State Legislative actions