CUNY offers an excellent education that is also cost-effective, particularly when you consider our many scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
All tuition and fee schedules are subject to change without notice at any time upon action by CUNY, regardless of the tuition and fee schedules in effect at the time of pre-registration. The following tuition schedule is effective Fall 2005.
| Master's Program | NYS Residents | NYS Non-residents |
| Full-time | $3,200 per semester | $500 per credit |
| Part-time | $270 per credit | $500 per credit |
| Maintenance of Matriculation | $750 per semester | $1,250 per semester |
| Non-degree | $750 per semester | $1,250 per semester |
| Master of Business Administration (Baruch College) | ||
| Full-time | $4,400 per semester | $600 per credit |
| Part-time | $400 per credit | $600 per credit |
| Master of Business Administration (Baruch College) | ||
| Full-time | $4,400 per semester | $600 per credit |
| Part-time | $400 per credit | $600 per credit |
| Master of Architechture & Master of Engineering (The City College) | ||
| Full-time | $3,750 per semester | $555 per credit |
| Part-time | $315 per credit | $555 per credit |
| Master of Physical Therapy (Hunter College & College of Staten Island) | ||
| Full-time | $3,500 per semester | $520 per credit |
| Part-time | $290 per credit | $520 per credit |
| Master of Social Work (Hunter College & Lehman College) | ||
| Full-time | $3,800 per semester | $535 per credit |
| Part-time | $320 per credit | $535 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs | ||
| Level I*, Full-time (7 or more credits/WIUs) | $2,860 per semester | $560 per credit/WIUs |
| Level I*, Part-time | $325 per credit | $560 per credit |
| Level II**, (Full-time only) | $1,793 per semester | $3,983 per semester |
| Level III***, (Full-time only) | $710 per semester | $1,423 per semester |
Notes:* Level I - The first forty-five credits of graduate work, fully earned and evaluated, which may include approved advanced standing transfer credits, and successful completion of the first examination. ** Level II - From the semester following completion of forty-five credits, fully earned and evaluated, and successful completion of the first examination to advancement to candidacy. *** Level III - From the semester following advancement to candidacy to completion of the degree. |
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| Law School | ||
| Full-time | $4,450 per semester | $7,400 per semester |
| Part-time | $370 per credit | $620 per credit |
- Doctoral and Master's Application Fee $125.00
- Readmission Fee $10.00
- Student Activities Fee $41.60
- University Consolidated Fee $15.00
- Late Registration Fee $25.00
- Change of Course Fee $18.00
- Transcript of Record Fee $7.00
- Duplicate Receipt Fee $5.00
- Master's Thesis Binding Fee $21.75
- Duplicate I.D. Card Fee $5.00
- Microfilming and Binding of Doctoral Dissertation Fee $84.50
- Diploma Fee $25.00
- Dissertation Copyright Registration Fee (Optional) $45.00
- Technology Fee $75.00 (annually)
The costs of pursuing full-time graduate study are not, of course, restricted to the tuition and fee charges alone. An expense budget for the period September-May, drawn from government data in accordance with both federal and University regulations, appears below.
Single, Independent Student (Cost per Academic Year)
- Books & Supplies: $832
- Housing (including rent/utilities): $4,788
- Food: $2,522
- Transportation:$816
- Personal: $3,481
Even with reasonable tuition rates, financing a college education can be difficult, especially if you have other financial obligations. More information that can help you meet your educational costs, can be found at the CUNY's Financial Aid for Graduate Studies web page or at The Graduate Center's Financial Assistance web page.
