University at Albany Tuition (2026)

Albany, NY · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$10,866
Out-of-State Tuition$31,256
NY Average$22,694
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
University at Albany (in-state)$10,866—
NY average$22,694-52%
National average$18,082-40%

Four-year cost at University at Albany

Per yearFour years
In-state$10,866$43,464
Out-of-state$31,256$125,024

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where University at Albany sits on cost in NY

University at Albany ranks 105 by in-state tuition among the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 188% more than in-state students.

Colleges with a similar price to University at AlbanyIn-state tuition
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli$10,870
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe$10,880
Stony Brook University$10,931
Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary$10,800

FAQ

How much is tuition at University at Albany?

In-state tuition at University at Albany is $10,866 per year; out-of-state students pay $31,256.

How does University at Albany tuition compare to the NY average?

University at Albany in-state tuition is 52% below the NY average of $22,694.

How does University at Albany tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University at Albany is 40% below that.

Is $10,866 expensive for in-state students?

$10,866 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at University at Albany cost?

Four years of tuition at University at Albany comes to about $43,464 for an in-state student and $125,024 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does University at Albany rank on cost in NY?

By in-state tuition, University at Albany ranks 105 out of the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.