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Tuition & Fees

Tuition Rates for Undergraduates and Graduate Students

Undergraduate Level Student:

Per Credit Hour NYS Resident Non-Resident
Course # 0-599 $181 $442
Course # 600-999 $288 $455
12 credit hrs or more maximum $2,175 $5,305

Graduate Level Student: any student that has completed a bachelor's degree.

Per Credit Hour NYS Resident Non-Resident
Course # 0-499 $288 $455
Course # 500-999 $288 $455
12 credits hrs or more maximum $3,450 $5,460

Payment process for credit courses

Credit Courses: When the registrar processes your registration, a bill will be mailed to you. Late payment fees are assessed at the end of the month. If you receive a grade of "Incomplete," you are still responsible for tuition payment.

Need to withdraw? Submit the Add/Drop form as soon as possible! Details on Cancellation, Withdrawal & Refunds HERE.
Payment in person: You may present payment with a check or money order made payable to SUNY-ESF or you may pay with MasterCard or VISA within ten days of receipt of the bill to the Business Office located in Room 102, Bray Hall.

Payment by mail: Mail your payment to SUNY-ESF, Business Office, 102 Bray Hall, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210.

Student Fees

Non refundable College fee - 85 cents per credit hour ($2.55 for a 3-credit hour course) up to a maximum of $12.50 for 12 credit hours or more.

Student Activities fee - for non-matriculated students carrying 12 credit hours or more: Undergraduate: $91.00 per semester (SUNY-ESF and SU), Graduate: $45.00 per semester (SUNY-ESF and SU).

Student Support Services fee - all students each semester:
Full-time (12 credits or more): $171.50
Part-time (less than 12 credits) $14.30 per credit hour

Technology Fee $11.75

Transcripts $5

Transportation fee of $40 is charged for bus transportation to field sessions.

Tuition rate for courses taken as non-credit:

  • Course # 0-499:$120 per credit hour
  • Course # 500-999:$192 per credit hours

Payment process for Noncredit courses and Audited courses

Noncredit and audited courses: If you are taking a course for no credit or auditing a course, payment is due to the Outreach Office in 221 Marshall Hall when you submit your registration form. You may pay by check (made payable to SUNY-ESF), VISA or MasterCard. Students who register for a credit course on an "audit" basis are charged full tuition for the course.

Senior Citizens Audit: Seniors (age 60 or over) may audit credit courses free of charge on a space available basis.

Student Teaching Vouchers: SUNY tuition vouchers for supervision of student teachers are accepted in payment of tuition.


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