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The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost for a graduate student to attend Syracuse University for an academic year.

The cost of attendance includes expenses for the graduate student alone and cannot be increased to cover living expenses of other family members.

The total of all student financial assistance cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The following cost of attendance is based on enrollment of 18 credits for the academic year (fall and spring):

Tuition - $37,548 ($2,086 per credit)

Housing and food -$16,780

Miscellaneous fees -$1,028

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $1,128

Transportation - $1,781

Personal expenses - $2,452

Loan fees (if applicable) - $216

Health insurance* - $2,868

Total Cost of Attendance - $63,801

Tuition - $12,516 ($2,086 per credit)

Housing and food - $6,715

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $376

Transportation - $708

Personal expenses - $981

Loan fees (if applicable) - $72

Total Cost of Attendance - $21,365

Graduate tuition differs for students enrolled in the following programs:

  • Social work (Main Campus and online) is $1,226 per credit
  • Marriage and family therapy (Main Campus and online) is $1,226 per credit
  • College of Law (Residential and JDinteractive) is $2,411 per credit

You can find detailed information on program fees, course fees, payment policies and other Bursar policies in the Tuition, Fees and Related Policies Bulletin.

Also of Interest

Graduate Degree Programs

Choose from more than 200 advanced degree programs from across Syracuse's 13 schools and colleges, then customize your education with a rich selection of courses, internships and research projects.

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Part-Time Cost of Attendance

Tuition is discounted for part-time students at Syracuse. But college costs encompass more than tuition and fees.

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Online Degrees and Certificates

We offer a range of innovative online degree and certificate programs in flexible formats, so you can advance your education and career on your terms and timeline.

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Types of Financial Aid

There are a variety of loans, grants, scholarships, and programs to assist in paying for your education at Syracuse University.

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