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[ Tuition | Fees | Other Costs | Financing ]
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 2009.
| Master's Program | NYS Residents | NYS Non-residents |
| Full-time | $3,680 per semester | $575 per credit |
| Part-time | $310 per credit | $575 per credit |
| Maintenance of Matriculation | $150 per semester | $250 per semester |
| Master of Business Administration | ||
| Full-time | $5,405 per semester | $735 per credit |
| Part-time | $490 per credit | $735 per credit |
| Master of Architechture | ||
| Full-time | $4,315 per semester | $640 per credit |
| Part-time | $360 per credit | $640 per credit |
| Master of Engineering | ||
| Full-time | $4,315 per semester | $640 per credit |
| Part-time | $360 per credit | $640 per credit |
| Master of Physical Therapy | ||
| Full-time | $4,025 per semester | $600 per credit |
| Part-time | $330 per credit | $600 per credit |
| Master of Social Work | ||
| Full-time | $4,370 per semester | $615 per credit |
| Part-time | $365 per credit | $615 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs | ||
| Level I*, Full-time (7 or more credits/WIUs) | $3,290 per semester | $645 per credit/WIUs |
| Level I*, Part-time | $370 per credit | $645 per credit |
| Level II**, (Full-time only) | $2,060 per semester | $4,580 per semester |
| Level III***, (Full-time only) | $815 per semester | $1,635 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 | $5,120 per semester | $8,510 per semester |
| Part-time | $425 per credit | $715 per credit |
- Doctoral and Master's Application Fee $125.00
- Readmission Fee $10.00
- Student Activities Fee (varies by campus) range $12-$64 per semester
- 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:
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Full-time — $100 per semester
Part-time — $50 per semester
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: $1,070
- Housing (including rent/utilities): $7,425
- Food: $2,957
- Transportation:$918
- Personal: $3,746
Even with reasonable tuition rates, financing a college education can be difficult, especially if you have other financial obligations. More information on how you can meet your educational costs, visit CUNY's Financial Aid for Graduate Studies web page or The Graduate Center's Financial Assistance web page.
