University at Albany

What is the cost of studying for a year at University at Albany?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $7,070 for New York residents and $27,460 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported at $3,531 for either group. Tuition plus those fees therefore came to $10,601 for residents or $30,991 for nonresidents, before living and other expenses.

The same reported figures put typical annual room and board at $16,752 and books and supplies at $1,000. Adding those amounts produces a limited planning subtotal of about $28,353 for a resident living in campus housing, or $48,743 for a nonresident. Neither subtotal is a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and individual course costs can add to it. Commuters will have a different housing and food budget.

Published charges are not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. Reported average net prices vary by family income; for families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the figure was $14,062. That is an average for a defined income group, not an aid offer. Applicants should use the tuition schedule and financial-aid estimate for their own entry year, residency status, living arrangement, and program rather than treating the 2024-25 figures as a current bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at University at Albany?

University at Albany students can seek part-time work, including positions connected to Federal Work-Study when they qualify. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program: an award permits a student to earn wages through an eligible job, but it is not money automatically credited to a tuition bill and does not guarantee a position.

Students generally begin by completing the FAFSA and reviewing their aid offer, then applying for available jobs through university student-employment channels. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, with eligibility and hiring set by the employing department. Some roles can build field-related experience; others primarily provide income and a schedule that fits classes.

For broader career planning, UAlbany offers individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, and employer events. Internships are not required of every student. An internship, a paid campus job, and a Work-Study award have different academic and financial implications, so students should check whether a position carries credit, wages, or both.