Tuition and Fees
Costs for 2024–2025
Full-Time Costs
Full-time status per semester is 12 or more credits for undergraduate and 9 or more credits for graduate students.
New York State Residents
Costs per semester
| Living | Tuition | Fees | Room (average) | Meals (average) | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| On Campus | $3,535 | $973 | $5,585 | $3,340 | $13,433 | $26,866 |
| Off Campus | $3,535 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $4,508 | $9,016 |
Out of State Residents
Costs per semester
| Living | Tuition | Fees | Room (average) | Meals (average) | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| On Campus | $8,660 | $973 | $5,585 | $3,340 | $18,558 | $37,116 |
| Off Campus | $8,660 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $9,633 | $19,266 |
New York State Residents Living Off Campus
Costs per semester
| Tuition | Fees | Room | Meals | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| $5,655 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $6,628 | $13,256 |
Out of State Residents Living Off Campus
Costs per semester
| Tuition | Fees | Room | Meals | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| $11,780 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $12,753 | $25,506 |
Orientation Fee*
$210 for freshmen
$175 transfers
$77 for graduate students
ID Fee*
$25
Applicable Course-Related Fees
Vary by course (see course search)
Music Students Performance Lab Fee
$37 per semester (mandatory)
$1,219.87 per course for Music Private Lesson(s) and/or Master Classes
*Charged one time during the first matriculated semester for all new students.
The Purchase College Student Services Fee is mandatory.
Students are assessed at the rate of $943.00 per semester for full-time students and pro-rated on a credit-hour basis ($78.59/credit) for part-time students.
Activity Fee
Full Time rate: $125 (Per credit: $10.42)
Supports cultural, social, educational and general interest student programs as well as recognized student organizations sponsored by the Purchase Student Government Association.
Athletic Fee
Full Time rate: $171.50 (Per credit: $14.29)
Provides funding for the operation of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program and allows for free student admission to varsity athletic contests. In addition, all students benefit from the enhancement of our athletic facilities, fitness equipment, and jobs generated each year by the athletic fee and programs.
Campus Service Fee
Full Time rate: $44 (Per credit: $3.67)
Supports the maintenance and upgrade of roadways, parking areas, emergency phones, lighting, and variety of ancillary systems.
Health Fee
Full Time rate: $255 (Per credit: $21.25)
Provide staff in the Counseling Center and Health Service available to give professional, physical and mental health services. This fee is not the health insurance—it does not cover medications, diagnostic tests or services off campus.
Technology Fee
Full Time rate: $271.50 (Per credit: $22.63)
Supports the cost of operating the campus’ instructional computing labs; the campus’ high speed computing network; the Residence Halls’ labs and network; off-campus e-mail and internet connectivity.
Transportation Fee
Full Time rate: $76 (Per credit: $6.33)
Supports a bus system which provides service between the campus and shopping areas, as well as between the campus and the Transportation Center in White Plains, providing ready access to New York City.
Other Fees
Orientation Fee
$210 Freshman/ $175 Transfer/ $77 Graduate
The Orientation Fee is charged to all incoming students (first year, transfer and graduate students) to cover the costs associated with the summer and winter Orientation programs including but not limited to advising, registration, social programs, correspondence with new students, and new student program materials.
This is a mandatory fee regardless of your ability to attend the orientation session.
Transcript Fee
$5 per semester (flat-rate)
This fee allows students to request and receive official transcripts without additional charge. The transcript fee is billed each semester with a $60.00 cap.
College Fee
$25 per semester for full-time students (Per credit: $1.70)
Assigned to all students, it’s used to support campus operations.
Course Fees
Select courses—such as certain labs and art classes—will have a course fee, which is used solely to support the additional costs for materials, supplies, and special services related to the course. Course fees vary by class and can be found in the Purchase College Course Search.
Music Course Fees
$1,219.87
Private music lessons or music master classes
Performance Lab Fee (Music Majors and Minors)
$37 per semester
This fee is designed to cover the costs associated with recording student concerts, instrument inventory, instrument maintenance, and instrument rental and is assessed to all Conservatory of Music students (including students pursuing a minor in music).
ID Fee
There is a one-time ID Fee of $25 charged in the first semester for all new students.
More Information
Per Credit Costs
Matriculated Students
Undergraduate
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $295 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Student Services Fee | $78.59 |
| SubTotal | $375.29 |
| Transcript Fee* | $5.00 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $380.29 |
Graduate
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $471 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Student Services Fee | $78.59 |
| SubTotal | $551.29 |
| Transcript Fee* | $5.00 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $556.29 |
Find Your Credit Total
Multiply the Subtotal above by your total number of credits, then add the Transcript Fee.
*The Transcript Fee is charged one time, not per credit.
Undergraduate
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $722 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Student Services Fee | $78.59 |
| SubTotal | $802.29 |
| Transcript Fee* | $5.00 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $807.29 |
Graduate
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $982 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Student Services Fee | $78.59 |
| SubTotal | $1,062.29 |
| Transcript Fee* | $5.00 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $1,067.29 |
Find Your Credit Total
Multiply the Subtotal above by your total number of credits, then add the Transcript Fee.
*The Transcript Fee is charged one time, not per credit.
Fairfield County, CT Residents
Degree-seeking Fairfield County residents do not qualify for the discounted rate. The Fairfield County rate only applies to visiting/non-degree-seeking students, who are also part-time. Fairfield students (non-degree only) are charged out-of-state rates if they enroll in 12 or more credits.
Visiting Students (Fall + Spring)
New York State Residents
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $295.00 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Campus Services Fee | $3.67 |
| Technology Fee | $22.63 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $323.00 |
Out of State Residents
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $722.00 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Campus Services Fee | $3.67 |
| Technology Fee | $22.63 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $750.00 |
Fairfield County Residents*
Visiting/non-degree seeking students only.
Credits 1–11 (Rates do not apply for 12 or more credits.)
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $339.25 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Campus Services Fee | $3.67 |
| Technology Fee | $22.63 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $367.25 |
*The Fairfield County rate only applies to non-degree seeking students, enrolled part-time.
Fairfield County residents (non-degree only) are charged out-of-state rates if they enroll in 12 or more credits.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Transcript Fee: $5.00 (charged once per semester)
Course Fees: May apply and vary depending on course selected.
ID Fee: $25 (charged once to all new students in their first semester)
Parking Permit: $20 (Visit Office of Parking and Transportation for details.)
See Additional Fees for Summer and Winter Sessions, which apply to all students.
Summer Session 2024
New York State Residents
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $295.00 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Campus Services Fee | $3.67 |
| Technology Fee | $22.21 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $322.58 |
Out of State Residents
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $708.00 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Campus Services Fee | $3.67 |
| Technology Fee | $22.21 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $735.58 |
Fairfield County Residents*
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $339.25 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Campus Services Fee | $3.67 |
| Technology Fee | $22.21 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $366.83 |
*The Fairfield County rate only applies to non-degree seeking students, enrolled part-time.
Fairfield County residents (non-degree only) are charged out-of-state rates if they enroll in 12 or more credits.
There is no “full-time” flat tuition rate for the summer session.
Winter Session 2025
New York State Residents
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $295.00 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Technology Fee | $22.21 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $318.91 |
Out of State Residents
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $722.00 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Technology Fee | $22.21 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $795.91 |
Fairfield County Residents*
| Charge Per Credit Hour | Cost |
| Tuition | $339.25 |
| College Fee | $1.70 |
| Technology Fee | $22.21 |
| TOTAL Per Credit Hour | $363.16 |
*The Fairfield County Rate only applies to non-degree/visiting students, who are also part-time.
Visiting Fairfield residents are charged out-of-state rates if enrolled in 12 or more credits.
Summer Session
- ID Fee: $25 (Charged one time in the first semester for all new students. Fee does not apply for students enrolled only in online courses.)
- Transcript Fee: $5 (Charged once per semester.)
- Health Fee: $5
- Course Fees: May apply and vary depending on course selected.
- Parking Permits: $20 (See details).
Winter Session
- Transcript Fee: $5 (Charged once per semester.)
- Course Fees: May apply and vary depending on course selected.
Fees above apply to all students (visiting and matriculated).
Older Adult Auditors
New York State residents 60 years of age and older are welcome to enroll tuition-free each semester, including summer session, for a maximum of two credit-bearing, on-campus courses in which space is available.
- Fee Per Semester: $50
- One Time ID fee: $25
- Course Fees: Only if the class has a materials or lab fee.
For details, please refer to the Older Adult Auditor tab under Registration Procedures and Older Adult Auditor Registration Information and Process.
Note:
Rates listed are subject to change without notice pending New York State, SUNY, or College Board of Trustee action.