Tuition and fees
Full-time tuition per semester
A full-time student is one enrolled for 12 credit hours or more.
| New York state sponsor-area resident / NYS non-sponsor resident with Certificate of Residency | $2,772 |
| New York state non-sponsor resident without Certificate of Residency | $4,158 |
| Non-New York state resident | $4,158 |
| Non-New York state resident annual capital charge | $300 |
| Excelsior Scholarship Tuition Rate | $2,772 |
Part-time tuition (per credit hour)
A part-time student is one enrolled 11 or fewer credit hours.
| Qualified New York state residents enrolled in ADK courses at their high schools | $77 |
| Non-New York state residents enrolled in ADK courses at their U.S. high schools | $116 |
| New York state sponsor-area resident/NYS non-sponsor resident with Certificate of Residency | $231 |
| New York state non-sponsor resident without Certificate of Residency | $347 |
| Non-New York state resident | $347 |
| Non-New York state resident capital charge | $10 |
Summer tuition
New York state sponsor-area resident/NYS non-sponsor resident with Certificate of Residency | $231 |
New York state non-sponsor resident without Certificate of Residency | $347 |
Non-New York state resident | $347 |
Non-New York state resident capital charge | $10 |
Off-peak classes for part-time New York state resident students with Certificate of Residency | $77 |
Off-peak classes for part-time out-of-state residents and others without Certificate of Residency | $116 |
Estimate your costs
Students can determine an estimated cost to attend (COA) SUNY Adirondack using the SUNY Net Price Calculator (NPC). The NPC presents an estimated calculation of what a new student or transfer student can expect to pay to attend SUNY Adirondack. NOTE: While the NPC is a valuable tool, families should realize these are only estimated values and students will receive individual awards from the SUNY Adirondack Financial Aid Office. Please keep in mind that a student's out-of-pocket expenses may be less than estimated from NPC.
Fees
We understand parts of your student bill might be confusing and we want you to know that we do everything we can to keep SUNY Adirondack one of the most affordable colleges in the SUNY network. All tuition and fees are approved annually by the SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees and are a required part of the cost of attending SUNY Adirondack.
Please note: The parking fee can be waived for students who will not be parking a car on campus. Students can opt-out of Booksmart if it is financially advantageous. All other fees are required.
Activity fee ($144/semester for full-time students, $11/credit hour for part-time students) supports a wide variety of engagement opportunities on campus, including clubs and organizations administered by Student Senate, student activities, athletics, orientation/welcome back events, CDTA (free bus for all students), discounted tickets, music licenses, award ceremonies and graduation.
Book Smart ($29 per credit hour) is the textbook rental program that provides students with all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and electronic books versions before the first day of class.
Parking Fee ($25 per semester) covers all maintenance and snow removal of student parking lots.
Student Wellness Fee ($25 per semester) supports on-campus counseling services, the Fitness Center, the services of the Campus Nurse and operations to support the HHHN Health Unit, as well as on-going wellness programs.
Technology Fee ($27/credit hour) covers technology for all students including the student portal (mysunyadk.com), Starfish Retention Solutions, Brightspace Learning Management System, Career Coach, electronic media and library databases, smart classrooms, computer labs, campus wifi, security to protect student and institutional data, and the Banner System.
Lab Fee (varies) is levied for students who take a course requiring lab work. The amount varies depending on the type of lab work required, but in every case helps cover the cost of materials, and upkeep of the lab and its equipment.
| Type | Amount |
| Book Smart Textbooks & Supplies (per credit hour) | $29 |
| Prison Education Program (per credit hour) | $20 |
| Examination fee | $10-$500 |
| Health and Wellness fee (per semester) | $25 |
| Parking fee (per semester) | $25 |
| Parking fee for each additional car | $5 |
| Student activity fee (per semester), full time | $144 |
| Student activity fee (per credit hour), part time | $11 |
| Technology fees (per credit hour) | $27 |
Specialty fees
Health science fees
Nursing fee (per course) | $175-$500 |
| NUR102 - Challenge Test | $150 |
| NUR103 - Challenge Test | $150 |
| NUR104 - Challenge Test | $300 |
Graduation
Each additional diploma in the same year | $25 |
Diploma Replacement Fee | $25 |
| Processing fee for awarding Continuing Education unit | $15 |
Parking
| Zone A — fines in visitors and reserved areas | $15 |
| Second offense | $50 |
| Third offense | $75 |
| Additional infractions | $100 |
| Zone B — fines in handicap, roadways, driveways, sidewalks, fire lanes, no parking zones, grass | $75 |
| Additional Infractions for Zone B | $150 |
Replacement
| Replacement key/lab drawer check-out fee | $25 |
| Replacement library book | $25 |
| Replacement musical instrument/parts | $1-$5,000 |
| Replacement calculator | $1-$250 |
| Replacement Media Arts equipment | $1-$500 |
| Replacement Culinary Arts equipment | $1-$250 |
| Replacement knife kit | $1-$350 |
| Replacement Information Technology equipment | $1-$2,500 |
Specialty services
| Private music and voice lesson fee (14 half-hour sessions) | $200 |
| Proctor fee (per exam) | $25 |
| Athletic fee for student athletes | $95 |
Late tuition payment fees
| Full-time student | $20 |
| Part-time student | $10 |
| Late registration reactivation fee | $25 |
International study
International inbound rates
International Student and Scholar Health Insurance Plan Fees
| Annual (Aug. 15, 2024-Aug. 14, 2025) | $2,532.32 |
| Fall (Aug. 15, 2024-Jan. 14, 2025) | $1,066.67 |
| Spring (Jan. 15, 2025-June 14, 2025) | $1,052.73 |
| Spring/summer (Jan. 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2025) | $1,478.01 |
| Summer/short term (May 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2025) | $641.40 |
| Monthly | $211.03 |
| Short-term rate with: | |
| Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (up to 16 days) | $111.54 |
| Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (daily) | $6.97 |
Study abroad rates
| Annual (Aug. 15, 2024-Aug. 14, 2025) | $920.04 |
| Fall (Aug. 15, 2024-Jan. 15, 2025) | $385.66 |
| Spring (Jan. 15, 2025-June 14, 2025) | $380.62 |
| Spring/summer (Jan. 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2025) | $534.38 |
| Summer/short term (May 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2025) | $231.90 |
| Monthly | $76.67 |
| Short-term rate (for participant only) with: | |
| Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (up to 16 days) | $40.33 |
| Health/accident/medical evacuation/repatriation (daily) | $2.52 |
| International travel insurance | $50-$200 |
Medical evacuation/repatriation policy
The medical evacuation/repatriation policy rate is available for eligible students who provide proof of comparable major medical coverage and who complete a waiver request form.
| 12 months | $90 |
| Six months | $45 |
| Monthly | $7.50 |