It’s good practice to know how much financial aid you’re eligible for and how much of it will be in the form of scholarships and grants.
If you decide to borrow funds for your education, you’ll want to make sure that the future payments will be a reasonable percentage of what you can expect to earn.
Cost of attendance may vary based on your program of study and special fees for that program. Annual increases are often necessary to provide the highest quality instruction, facilities, programs and services, and the University strives to keep those increases reasonable.
The total of your student financial assistance cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
There are two types of expenses that make up the cost of attendance for undergraduates:
2023-24 Cost of Attendance
Costs for an upcoming school year are determined and approved by our Board of Trustees in March, prior to the start of the school year. All costs for an upcoming school year are estimates and subject to change prior to this approval.
Tuition - $61,310
Housing & food (average) - $18,444
Miscellaneous fees* - $ 1,751
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $1,690
Transportation - $768
Personal expenses - $1,184
Loan fees (if applicable) - $67
Total Cost of Attendance - $85,214
Health insurance** - $2,474
Total Cost of Attendance (with health insurance) - $87,688
*The residential internet, cable access, and service fee is a mandatory fee for all who sign a Syracuse University housing contract.
**This mandatory fee may be waived if the student has adequate private health insurance.
Tuition - $61,310
Housing & food (average) - $17,170
Miscellaneous fees - $1,311
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $1,690
Transportation - $768
Personal expenses - $1,184
Loan fees (if applicable) - $67
Total Cost of Attendance - $83,500
Health insurance** - $2,474
Total Cost of Attendance (with health insurance) - $85,974
**This mandatory fee may be waived if the student has adequate private health insurance.
Tuition - $61,310
Housing & food (average) - $8,550
Miscellaneous fees - $1,311
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $1,690
Transportation - $768
Personal expenses - $1,184
Loan fees (if applicable) - $67
Total Cost of Attendance - $74,880
Health insurance** - $2,474
Total Cost of Attendance (with health insurance) - $77,354
**This mandatory fee may be waived if the student has adequate private health insurance.
You can find detailed information on program fees, course fees, payment policies, and other Bursar policies on the Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies Bulletin.
College of Professional Studies—Cost of Part-time Study
The College of Professional Studies is the home of part-time students who want to pursue a degree or earn a certificate or credential from any of the schools and colleges at Syracuse University. It also serves as the gateway to Syracuse University for students who pursue continuing education for professional development or personal fulfillment.
View information on cost of attendance for part-time students.