This is a place for you to thrive on diverse, inclusive campuses.
This is a place for you to make a difference.

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University of New York

WHAT IS SUNY?

64 public colleges and universities united by world-class academic programs and a commitment to providing a high-quality education for all.

Whatever you're looking for, you can do it at SUNY.

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Let’s Make the World a Better Place - Starting at SUNY

At the State University of New York, a better world starts on our campuses. Along with New York State, we’re ensuring our students have the support, protection, and opportunities they need to thrive—so they can work on the important things like climate change, public health, and social justice and equity.

Here's a Look at What's New

Students and faculty across SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities are addressing some of today’s most pressing issues, from public health and the climate crisis to the future of America’s semiconductor industry.

Here's a Look at What's New

Diverse students at SUNY Old Westbury group together for photo.

SUNY expanding general education curriculum to include focus on diversity

Gov. Hochul signs bill securing abortion pill access for SUNY, CUNY students

Governors Island chooses Stony Brook University as partner for new climate research center

There's No Place Like New York

There’s a reason New York is one of the world’s most famous destinations.
From Manhattan to the Adirondack Mountains and Niagara Falls, New York has it all.

Aerial view of colored trees during autumn in the Adirondack Mountains

Aerial view of Manhattan in New York City

Photo of a Main Street setting with storefront and sidewalk seating.

A person snowboards down a mountain in the Adirondacks.

Come to SUNY For Your In-state Tuition

SUNY's four-year colleges are matching the in-state tuition of the flagship public universities in 8 states to make it easier for students from around the country to get a great education in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Tuition Match

University at Albany
Alfred State
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SUNY Delhi
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Farmingdale State College
Fredonia
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Maritime
SUNY Morrisville
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Potsdam
Purchase College
SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Participating SUNY campuses are matching the in-state tuition and fees of the flagship public university in 8 states listed below. Note that full cost of attendance may include room and board.

Connecticut: UConn - Storrs
Pennsylvania: Penn State - University Park
New Jersey: Rutgers - New Brunswick
Massachusetts: UMass Amherst
Vermont: UVM - Burlington
New Hampshire: UNH - Durham
Illinois: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
California: UC Berkeley

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If you live in one of the states listed below, SUNY will match the tuition and fees of your state's flagship.

Connecticut: UConn - Storrs
Pennsylvania: Penn State - University Park
New Jersey:Rutgers - New Brunswick
Massachusetts:UMass Amherst
Vermont:UVM - Burlington
New Hampshire:UNH - Durham
Illinois:University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
California:UC Berkeley

No. You don't need to do anything. If you apply to one of the 22 participating SUNY campuses from any of the 8 designated states, if you get in, the campus you are applying to will automatically apply a cost adjustment to match the tuition and fees of your home-state flagship.

The tuition match applies to students in the 8 designated states who are starting college for the first time in Fall 2023.

The tuition match is renewable for up to four years by maintaining full-time status, a minimum GPA, and housing requirements – the details of this will be set by each SUNY school that offers you admission.

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