Stipends, Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
This section provides an overview of the financial aspects of being a graduate student at Upstate.
PhD - Program Costs
Stipend & Tuition
Effective January 5, 2023, Ph.D. students receive a competitive 12-month stipend of $32,000 and a full-tuition scholarship. By receiving stipends, Ph.D. students become part of the SUNY Graduate Student Employees Union, which provides periodic and automatic increases in stipend awards in addition to other benefits, including a low-cost health care package.
Health Care Package
Students receiving a stipend are eligible for the Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance Program. The comprehensive health benefits include coverage for medical services, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and mental health, dental, and eye care. Effective January 1, 2024, the cost for the plan, $31.52 biweekly for the enrollee and $194.97 biweekly for family, is deducted from the stipend check.
Master of Science - Program Costs
Master’s students pay tuition for our graduate programs. SUNY Upstate is proud to offer a competitive tuition rate.
Please visit Tuition & Fee Rates at the Student Accounts site for more information and up-to-date rates.
NOTE: Tuition is subject to change without notice.
Miscellaneous Costs
Tuition & Fees
The following fees are charged annually to all students. Some students may pay additional fees depending on their program and year of study.
Please visit Tuition & Fee Rates at the Student Accounts site for more information and up-to-date rates.
Books and Supplies
Costs for books and supplies vary by program, but are approximately $1,300 per year for the average student.
Estimated Living Expenses
We estimate monthly living expenses for students to be:
Room (per month) | $1,000 |
Food (per month) | $490 |
Personal (per month) | $200 |
Travel (per month) | $200 |
NOTE: The cost of health insurance is not included in this budget. All students are required to have Health Insurance, either through their parents, spouse, employer or on their own. A student policy is available through the University.
Questions Regarding Stipends, Tuition, Tuition Waivers, Fees, or Financial Aid
For more information on stipends, tuition, tuition waivers, fees, or financial aid, please contact either the Office of Financial Aid or the College of Graduate Studies office.
Financial Aid
Weiskotten Hall
Rm. 1213, 766 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directionsPhone: 315 464-4570
Fax: 315 464-8867
Email: [email protected]
College of Graduate Studies
Weiskotten Hall
Rm. 3122, 766 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directionsPhone: 315 464-4538
Fax: 315 464-4544
Email: [email protected]