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Tuition and fees vary according to the student's classification as a continuing student,new student, matriculated student, or nondegree student, and whether the student is a resident of New York State (matriculated students are those recognized by the college as working toward a degree).
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice pursuant to City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees resolution.
Tuition for Undergraduate Students (2022–23 Academic Year)
| New York State Residents | |
|---|---|
| Full-time (12 credits or more)* | $3,465 per semester |
| Part-time (fewer than 12 credits) | $305 per credit |
| Nondegree Students | $445 per credit (not eligible for full-time flat rate) |
| Nonresident and International Students | |
|---|---|
| Full-time | $620 per credit (not eligible for full-time flat rate) |
| Part-time | $620 per credit |
| Nondegree Students | $915 per credit (not eligible for full-time flat rate) |
*Winter intersession tuition is charged on a per-credit basis and is billed as a separate tuition charge from the spring term tuition charges. However, both winter and spring charges appear under the spring account on CUNYfirst.
*Summer session tuition is charged on a per-credit basis even if registered for 12 or more credits among both sessions.
Student Fees
Student fees are charged for each term and summer session in which a student enrolls.
Click here for a description of each student fee and an allocation breakdown of the Student Activity Fee.
| Fall and Spring Semesters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Student Activity Fee | $113.40 | Breakdown: Student Services Corp. (Student Center): $32.50 Student Government: $9.70 NYPIRG: $5 College Association: $62.20 BCA/Student Government: $4 |
| University Student Senate Fee (USS) | $1.45 | |
| CUNY Consolidated Services Fee | $15 | |
| Technology Fee | $62.50 $125 | Part-time students Full-time students |
| Summer Sessions* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Student Activity Fee | $77.50 | Breakdown: Student Services Corp. (Student Center): $32.50 Student Government: $2.50 Brooklyn College Association: $37.50 NYPIRG: $5 |
| University Student Senate (USS) Fee | $1.45 | |
| CUNY Consolidated Services Fee | $15 | |
| Technology Fee | $62.50 | |
Other Applicable Tuition Rates and Fees
| Late Registration | $25 | |
| Change of Program | $18 | |
Developmental Courses
Developmental courses carry excess contact hours of a remedial nature that may be counted as equated credits in addition to degree credits. Equated credits are used to determine tuition and financial aid enrollment status. Developmental courses: ESL 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, and 1009.
Liability Charge
Students who withdraw from classes during the semester are liable for all or part of the original tuition charge, accelerated student charge, plus the Student Activity, CUNY Consolidated Services, and Technology fees. Refer to the semester's tuition liability schedule for liability amount.
Materials
Some courses entail a fee to cover the costs of special materials, film rental charges, transportation, field trip expenses, or other non-instructional costs. Material fees are subject to change and are nonrefundable.
Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Courses
Undergraduate students who take graduate courses for graduate credit pay applicable resident or nonresident tuition rates set for graduate students and are subject to the maximum tuition rate set for undergraduate students. Graduate Division tuition rates are listed in the Schedule of Classes and the Graduate Bulletin.
Undergraduate students who take graduate courses for undergraduate credit pay applicable tuition rates set for undergraduate students.
Combined B.A.-M.A. Program
Students in combined programs will pay undergraduate tuition rates up to the number of credits required to earn a baccalaureate degree in the particular program (normally 120 to 128 credits). Any credits taken after that number toward the combined degree are to be paid at the graduate level.
Tuition Waiver for Employees of the City University of New York
Full-time employees of the City University of New York may be granted a waiver of tuition for undergraduate credit-bearing courses. CUNY staff waivers cannot be applied to the winter intersession. Information and applications may be obtained in the Personnel Office, 1219 Boylan Hall.
Auditing Fee
The fee for auditing a day, evening, or weekend course is the same as if the course were being taken for credit. The fee for senior citizens (New York State residents age 60 and older) is $65 plus the $15 CUNY Consolidated Services Fee per term. Senior citizens who take courses for undergraduate credit must pay the applicable tuition and fee rates set for undergraduate students.
Non-Instructional Fees
| Application Fee | $65 $70 $75 $65 | Undergraduate First-Year Matriculated and Nonmatriculated Student Transfer Undergraduate Student Graduate Matriculated and Nonmatriculated Student Visiting Student (non-CUNY students only) |
| Readmission | $20 | Fee due upon registration |
| Duplicate Diploma | $30 | |
| Replacement ID Card | $10 | |
| Bad Check | $20 | For a check returned by bank as uncollectible |
| Absentee Exam | $25 | Plus $5 for each additional examination |
| Transcript | $7 | Per copy, waived for transcripts sent to the admissions office of other CUNY units |
| Library Fines | | Students should consult the library circulation desk for the policy on fines. |
| Recreation and Athletics | $18.60 $10 | Graduate Students Summer Session |
| Speech and Hearing | $200 $175 $770 $1,400 $150 | For speech language diagnostic evaluation For audio logical evaluations For 14 45-minute individual speech therapy sessions one time per week For 14 individual speech therapy sessions two times per week Per semester for aphasia group. Brooklyn College students, staff, and faculty with valid college ID receive a 40% discount. |
COA for Students Enrolled in Six or More Credits
Fall/Spring COA*
If you live with your parents:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Transportation (MetroCard) | $1,122 |
| Lunch | $1,700 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,928 |
| Housing | $5,080 |
| Basic Cost | $11,194 |
Basic Cost + Tuition and Fees = Cost of Attendance
If you live away from your parents:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Transportation (MetroCard) | $1,122 |
| Lunch | $1,700 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,646 |
| Medical Expenses | $2,381 |
| Housing | $17,604 |
| Food (at home) | $2,484 |
| Basic Cost | $29,301 |
Basic Cost + Tuition and Fees = Cost of Attendance
*To determine the single semester amount for fall or spring, simply divide the Basic Cost in half.
Summer COA
If you live with your parents:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $455 |
| Transportation (MetroCard) | $396 |
| Lunch | $567 |
| Personal Expenses | $643 |
| Housing | $1,693 |
| Basic Cost | $3,754 |
Basic Cost + Tuition and Fees = Cost of Attendance
If you live away from your parents:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $455 |
| Transportation (MetroCard) | $396 |
| Lunch | $567 |
| Personal Expenses | $882 |
| Medical Expenses | $794 |
| Housing | $5,868 |
| Food (at home) | $828 |
| Basic Cost | $9,789 |
Basic Cost + Tuition and Fees = Cost of Attendance
COA for Students Enrolled in Fewer Than Six Credits
Fall/Spring COA
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Part-time COA for nine months | $1,150 |
Tuition and Fees
Summer COA
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Part-time COA for three months | $383 |
Tuition and Fees
Definitions and Classifications
New York State Residency Requirements
The Residency Information and Procedures pagecontains further information on establishing New York State residency.
Full-Time Students
Matriculated students who are enrolled for 12 or more credits or the equivalent per term are classified as full-time students.
Part-Time Students
Students who are enrolled for fewer than 12 credits or the equivalent per term are classified as part-time students.
All courses taken by part-time students are billed on a per-credit basis except compensatory, developmental, and remedial courses, which are billed on a contact-hour basis. The Schedule of Classes published each term lists these courses.
The tuition charged part-time students on a per-credit basis in any one term may not exceed the term rate for full-time students.
