Cost of Attendance for Commuters and Online Students
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2026-2027 Academic Year for a Full-time Student Commuting to Campus
| Expense | Cost NYS Resident | Cost Out-of-State Associate | Cost Out-of-State Baccalaurate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $12,010 | $18,020 | Cost of instruction per year for the fall and spring semesters. (Established by the State of New York). |
| Student Comprehensive Fee | $1,822 | $1,822 | $1,822 | This fee helps fund student clubs and organizations, intercollegiate sports, technology, health services, transportation, transcript services, access to the fitness center, and support for campus operations. |
| Housing | $9,404 | $9,404 | $9,404 | This is a standard allowance for rent or other housing costs during the nine-month academic year. |
| Meals | $6,360 | $6,360 | $6,360 | This is a standard food allowance that provides the equivalent of three meals each day during the nine-month academic year. |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $4,055 | $4,055 | $4,055 | The expense includes a standard allowance of $1,200 for books, additional curriculum costs which vary by major, and the cost of a laptop if required. For this example, we're using the average cost across all programs for the first year of attendance. |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 | This expense varies depending on the student. This accounts for spending on things like clothing, cell phone service, entertainment, and personal care. |
| Transportation | $1,756 | $1,756 | $1,756 | The transportation allowance refers to the cost of traveling to and from campus for classes over the course of the year. |
| Total | $32,167 | $37,107 | $43,117 | Remember, 95% of students receive some type of financial aid to help with these costs. |
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2026-2027 Academic Year for a Full-time Student Commuting to Campus and Living at Home with Parents
| Expense | Cost NYS Resident | Cost Out-of-State Associate | Cost Out-of-State Baccalaurate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $12,010 | $18,020 | Cost of instruction per year for the fall and spring semesters. (Established by the State of New York). |
| Student Comprehensive Fee | $1,822 | $1,822 | $1,822 | This fee helps fund student clubs and organizations, intercollegiate sports, technology, health services, transportation, transcript services, access to the fitness center, and support for campus operations. |
| Meals | $2,833 | $2,833 | $2,833 | We use the 5-Meal Plan to account for lunch on campus during the week. Learn more at ACES Alfred. |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $4,055 | $4,055 | $4,055 | The expense includes a standard allowance of $1,200 for books, additional curriculum costs which vary by major, and the cost of a laptop if required. For this example, we're using the average cost across all programs for the first year of attendance. |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 | This expense varies depending on the student. This accounts for spending on things like clothing, cell phone service, entertainment, and personal care. |
| Transportation | $1,756 | $1,756 | $1,756 | The transportation allowance refers to the cost of traveling to and from campus for classes over the course of the year. |
| Total | $19,236 | $24,176 | $30,186 | Remember, 93% of students receive some type of financial aid to help with these costs. |
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2026-2027 Academic Year for a Full-time Student Studying Online
| Expense | Cost NYS Resident | Cost Out-of-State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $8,480 | Cost of instruction per year for the fall and spring semesters. (Established by the State of New York). |
| Student Comprehensive Fee | $497 | $497 | This fee helps fund technology and transcript services and support for campus operations. |
| Housing | $9,328 | $9,328 | This is a standard allowance for rent or other housing costs during the nine-month academic year. |
| Food | $5,370 | $5,370 | This is a standard food allowance that provides the equivalent of three meals each day during the nine-month academic year. |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $4,055 | $4,055 | This expense includes a standard allowance of $1,200 for books, additional curriculum costs which vary by major, and the cost of a laptop if required. For this example, we're using the average cost across all online programs for the first year of attendance. |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 | This expense varies depending on the student. This accounts for spending on things like clothing, cell phone service, entertainment, and personal care. |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | The transportation allowance refers to the cost of travel related expenses for over the course of the year |
| Total | $29,020 | $30,430 | Remember, 93% of students receive some type of financial aid to help with these costs. |