COSTS AND AID
Affordable Excellence.
As the State University of New York (SUNY) flagship, Stony Brook's tuition rate is among the most affordable of all top-tier universities in the nation. SUNY tuition and fees are nearly 15% lower than the national average for public universities and 50% lower than private institutions.
This value also extends to out-of-state graduate students enrolled in fully online programs who receive a discounted tuition rate with a savings of more than 40%. (Restrictions apply.)
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees as of Fall 2024
New York Residents
- Part-time students who are New York State residents pay $1,874.46 for a three-credit course (or $22,493.52 for the complete 12-course program).
- Full-time students who are New York State residents pay $7,111.01 each 12-credit term, or $21,333.03 for the full program (excludes health insurance; see below).
Non-New York Residents
- Out-of-state fully online students pay $2,156.46 for a three-credit course (or $25,877.52 for the complete program).**
- Out-of-state on-campus students pay $3,752.46 for a three-credit course (or $45,029.52 for the complete program).
- Out-of-state students pursuing full-time study that includes on-campus courses pay$14,621.01 for each 12-credit term, or $43,863.03 for the full program. This cost excludes health insurance (see below).
Domestic Health Insurance
Full-time students who do not have their own health insurance coverage will be billed $2,336.29 for Fall 2024 and $3,237.21 for the Spring/Summer 25 time period. Detailed information is provided on the Student Health Services website
International Students
International students pay the non-NYS resident tuition and fees listed above, plus F-1 and J-1 students are charged a $160 fee. In addition, they will need to enroll in a student health insurace plan:
- Fall 2024 International Student Health Insurance plan: $1,066.67 ( $37.50 MedEx). Effective from 8/15/24 - 1/14/25.
- Spring-Summer 2025 International Student Health Insurance plan: $1,478.01 ($52.50 MedEx) Effective from 1/15/25 - 8/15/25.
Detailed information is provided on the Student Health Services website.
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The Small Print
*Tuition rates are set by the State University of New York Board of Trustees and are subject to change without notice. The cost of housing, meals, books and other learning materials are not included in the cost listed above.
**Students who do not live or work in NY and are matriculated in a fully online master's programs may be eligible for this special rate. Please refer to the guidelines for out-of-state students in fully online programs before applying.
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Student Financial ServicesThe tuition and fees presented on this page are based on the full-time and part-time tuition and fee tables on the Student Financial Services (SFS) website. Please visit the SFS for complete details on costs, billing, financial responsibility and appeals. |
Paying For Your Master's Degree
Part-time students pay for their tuition and learning materials through loans (federal and private), employer reimbursement programs, student employment, veteran’s programs, scholarships, and time-option payment plans offered through the University. Here are some options for you to explore.
Resources
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Important Campus Resources
- Campus Residences (Housing and Meal Plan)
- Career Center (Employment Opportunities)
- Student Health Services
- Visa and Immigration Services
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