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 Spring 2024
- Part-time New York State residents pay $1,832.49 for a three-credit course (or $21,989.88 for the complete 12-course program).
- Full-time cohort students pay $5,407.47 each 9-credit term, or $21,629.88 for the full program.
- Out-of-state fully online students pay $2,114.49 for a three-credit course (or $25,373.88 for the complete program).**
- Out-of-state on-campus students pay $3,479.49 for a three-credit course (or $41,753.88 for the complete program).**
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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 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.
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
Student Financial Services
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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