Tuition and fees

With tuition less than any other regional institution, public or private, SUNY Adirondack offers its students an affordable, first-rate education. According to U.S. News & World Report, the national average cost of attending a four-year public college is approximately $23,000 per year (private colleges average $38,185). We can help you save money without sacrificing the quality of your college experience.
  1. Admissions and financial aid
  2. Tuition and fees
Admissions and Aid

Full-time tuition per semester

A full-time student is one enrolled for 12 credit hours or more.

New York state sponsor-area resident / NYS non-sponsor resident 
with Certificate of Residency		$2,880
New York state non-sponsor resident without Certificate of Residency$4,320
Non-New York state resident$4,320
Non-New York state resident annual capital charge$300
Excelsior Scholarship Tuition Rate$2,880

Part-time tuition (per credit hour)

A part-time student is one enrolled 11 or fewer credit hours.

Qualified New York state residents enrolled in ADK courses at their high schools$80
Non-New York state residents enrolled in ADK courses at their U.S. high schools$120
New York state sponsor-area resident/NYS non-sponsor resident with Certificate of Residency$240
New York state non-sponsor resident without Certificate of Residency$360
Non-New York state resident$360
Non-New York state resident capital charge$10

Summer tuition

New York state sponsor-area resident/NYS non-sponsor resident with Certificate of Residency

$240

New York state non-sponsor resident without Certificate of Residency

$360

Non-New York state resident

$360

Non-New York state resident capital charge

$10

Off-peak classes for part-time New York state resident students with Certificate of Residency

$80

Off-peak classes for part-time out-of-state residents and others without Certificate of Residency

$120

Estimate your costs

Students can determine an estimated cost to attend (COA) SUNY Adirondack using the SUNY Net Price Calculator (NPC). The NPC presents an estimated calculation of what a new student or transfer student can expect to pay to attend SUNY Adirondack. NOTE: While the NPC is a valuable tool, families should realize these are only estimated values and students will receive individual awards from the SUNY Adirondack Financial Aid Office. Please keep in mind that a student's out-of-pocket expenses may be less than estimated from NPC.

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Fees

We understand parts of your student bill might be confusing and we want you to know that we do everything we can to keep SUNY Adirondack one of the most affordable colleges in the SUNY network. All tuition and fees are approved annually by the SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees and are a required part of the cost of attending SUNY Adirondack. Please note: The parking fee can be waived for students who will not be parking a car on campus. Students can opt out of Booksmart if it is financially advantageous. All other fees are required.

$144/semester for full-time students, $11/credit hour for part-time students

  • Supports a wide variety of engagement opportunities on campus, including clubs and organizations administered by Student Senate, student activities, athletics, orientation/welcome back events, CDTA (free bus for all students), discounted tickets, music licenses, award ceremonies and graduation

$30 per credit hour

  • Textbook rental program provides students with all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and electronic books versions before the first day of class

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$25 per semester

  • Covers all maintenance and snow removal of student parking lots.

$25 per semester

  • Supports on-campus counseling services, the Fitness Center, the services of the Campus Nurse and operations to support the HHHN Health Unit, as well as on-going wellness programs

$30/credit hour

  • Covers technology for all students including the student portal (mysunyadk.com), Starfish Retention Solutions, Brightspace Learning Management System, Career Coach, electronic media and library databases, smart classrooms, computer labs, campus wifi, security to protect student and institutional data, and the Banner System

Varies 

  • Levied for students who take a course requiring lab work; amount varies depending on the type of lab work required, but in every case helps cover the cost of materials, and upkeep of the lab and its equipment

Refunds

Students who officially drop or withdraw from SUNY Adirondack might be eligible for a bill adjustment. The adjustment is determined by the date the student processes a Drop/Add or Withdrawal form at the Registrar’s Office.

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Specialty fees

Specialty fees

Health science fees

Nursing fee (per course)

$175-$500
NUR102 - Challenge Test$150
NUR103 - Challenge Test$150
NUR104 - Challenge Test$300
Graduation

Each additional diploma in the same year

$25

Diploma Replacement Fee

$25

Processing fee for awarding Continuing Education unit

$15

Parking
Zone A — fines in visitors and reserved areas

$15

Second offense

$50

Third offense

$75

Additional infractions

$100

Zone B — fines in handicap, roadways, driveways, sidewalks, fire lanes, no parking zones, grass

$75

Additional Infractions for Zone B

$150

Replacement
Replacement key/lab drawer check-out fee$25
Replacement library book$1-250
Replacement musical instrument/parts$1-$5,000
Replacement calculator$1-$250
Replacement Media Arts equipment$1-$2,500
Replacement Culinary Arts equipment$1-$250
Replacement knife kit$1-$350
Replacement Information Technology equipment$1-$2,500
Specialty services
Private music and voice lesson fee (14 half-hour sessions)

$225

Proctor fee (per exam)

$25

Late tuition payment fees
Full-time student

$20

Part-time student

$10

Late registration reactivation fee

$25

International study

International inbound rates

International Student and Scholar Health Insurance Plan Fees
Annual (Aug. 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
Fall (Aug. 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
Spring (Jan. 15, 2026-June 14, 2026)TBD
Spring/summer (Jan. 15, 2026-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
Summer/short term (May 15, 2026-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
MonthlyTBD
Short-term rate with: 
Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (up to 16 days)TBD
Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (daily)TBD
Study abroad rates
Annual (Aug. 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
Fall (Aug. 15, 2025-Jan. 15, 2026)TBD
Spring (Jan. 15, 2026-June 14, 2026)TBD
Spring/summer (Jan. 15, 2026-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
Summer/short term (May 15, 2026-Aug. 14, 2026)TBD
MonthlyTBD
Short-term rate (for participant only) with: 
Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (up to 16 days)TBD
Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (daily)TBD
International travel insurance$50-$200
Medical evacuation/repatriation policy

The medical evacuation/repatriation policy rate is available for eligible students who provide proof of comparable major medical coverage and who complete a waiver request form.

12 monthsTBD
Six monthsTBD
MonthlyTBD