Cost
Financing a college education is an important investment and understanding a student's financial aid budget is a key component. The cost of attendance is calculated by each university for one year of attendance. The cost of attendance is based on direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include tuition, fees, room and board (if living on campus). Indirect costs are not paid directly to Stony Brook and include books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses.
2021-2022 Estimated Full-Time Cost of Attendance (COA)
Important Notes/Key Terms:
These estimated costs are effective 07/13/2021. All charges are subject to change
following regulations from the state of New York, the State University of New York,
and Stony Brook University. Tuition and Fees may vary based on program of study. Please
visit the
Student Financial Services Website for actual charges.
Fees include: College Fee, Health Services Fee, Graduate Activity Fee, Technology
Fee, Academic Excellence & Success Fee and Transportation Fee. Direct costs are charges paid to the University. Transportation allowance may cover travel to the student's home during breaks in the
semester.
Personal expenses include clothing, personal maintenance, grooming aids, and recreation.
Direct Costs
New York Resident
Out of State Resident
Tuition
$7,070
$24,990
Fees
$3,490
$3,490
Housing
$9,914
$9,914
Meals
$5,590
$5,590
Total Direct Cost
$26,064
$43,984
Indirect Costs
New York Resident
Out of State Resident
Books
$900
$900
Transportation
$500
$500
Personal Expenses
$1,920
$1,920
Total Indirect Cost
$3,320
$3,320
ESTIMATED YEARLY COST
$29,384
$47,304
Housing and meal costs may vary depending on housing options and meal plan selected.
Double dorm room and Wolfie Standard Meal Plan were used to calculate above meal and
housing plans. All resident first year students are charged an additional fee for
required opening weekend meals. All resident transfer students are charged an additional
fee for opening weekend lunches.
Indirect costs are not paid directly to the University. They are average regional
costs based on the consumer price index.
Full time students will be billed for health insurance through the University. The
option to waive this cost will be available by providing proof of coverage to the
Student Health Service
at Stony Brook University.
Important Notes/Key Terms:
These estimated costs are effective 07/13/2021. All charges are subject to change
following regulations from the state of New York, the State University of New York,
and Stony Brook University. Tuition and Fees may vary based on program of study. Please
visit the
Student Financial Services Website for actual charges.
Fees include: College Fee, Health Services Fee, Graduate Activity Fee, Technology
Fee, Academic Excellence & Success Fee and Transportation Fee.
Direct costs are charges paid to the University. Personal expenses include clothing, personal maintenance, grooming aids, and recreation.
Direct Costs
New York Resident
Tuition
$7,070
Fees
$3,490
Total Direct Cost
$10,560
Indirect Costs
New York Resident
At Home Living Allowance
$3,374
Books
$900
Transportation
$4,744
Personal Expenses
$1,920
Total Indirect Cost
$10,938
ESTIMATED YEARLY COSTS
$21,498
Indirect costs are not paid directly to the University. They are average regional
costs based on the consumer price index.
Transportation allowance may cover the cost of operating and maintaining a car, the
costs of daily tripsto and from campus, the cost of trips to permanent residence,
and the cost of bus and parking permits.
Full time students will be billed for health insurance through the University. The
option to waive this cost will be available by providing proof of coverage to the
Student Health Service
at Stony Brook University.
Important Notes/Key Terms:
These estimated costs are effective 07/13/2021. All charges are subject to change
following regulations from the state of New York, the State University of New York,
and Stony Brook University. Tuition and Fees may vary based on program of study. Please
visit the
Student Financial Services Website for actual charges.
Fees include: College Fee, Health Services Fee, Graduate Activity Fee, Technology
Fee, Academic Excellence & Success Fee and Transportation Fee.
Direct costs are charges paid to the University. Personal expenses include clothing, personal maintenance, grooming aids, and recreation.
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Direct Costs
New York Resident
Out of State Resident
Tuition
$7,070
$24,990
Fees
$3,490
$3,490
Total Direct Cost
$10,560
$28,480
Indirect Costs
New York Resident
Out of State Resident
Housing
$10,629
$10,629
Meals
$5,590
$5,590
Books
$900
$900
Transportation
$4,744
$4,744
Personal Expenses
$1,920
$1,920
Total Indirect Cost
$23,783
$23,783
ESTIMATED YEARLY COST
$34,343
$52,263
Indirect costs are not paid directly to the University. They are average regional
costs based on the consumer price index.
Transportation allowance may cover the cost of operating and maintaining a car, the
costs of daily trips to and from campus, the cost of trips to permanent residence,
and the cost of bus and parking permits.
Full time students will be billed for health insurance through the University. The
option to waive this cost will be available by providing proof of coverage to the
Student Health Service
at Stony Brook University.
| DIRECT COSTS | New York Resident | Out of State Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,670 | $24,180 |
| Fees** | $2,588 | $2,588 |
| Room*** | $8,402 | $8,402 |
| Meal Plan*** | $5,044 | $5,044 |
| Total Direct Cost | $22,704 | $40,214 |
| INDIRECT COSTS | New York Resident | Out of State Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Books | $900 | $900 |
| Transportation | $500 | $500 |
| Personal | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| Total Inderct Cost | $2,768 | $2,768 |
| ESTIMATED COST | $25,472 | $42,982 |
*These estimated costs are effective 8/15/2017. All charges are subject to change following regulations from the state of New York, the State University of New York, and Stony Brook University. Please visit the Bursar/Student Accounts Website for actual charges.
**Fees include: College Fee, Health Services Fee, Intercollegiate Athletic Fee, Recreation
Center/Fields Fee, Technology Fee, Academic Excellence & Success Fee and Transportation
Fee.
***Costs may vary depending on meal plan and housing options selected. Double dorm
room and Silver Meal plan were used to calculate above meal and housing plans. All
resident first year students are charged an additional fee for required opening weekend
meals. All resident transfer students are charged an additional fee for opening weekend
lunches.
Full time students who do not have their own health insurance are required to purchase
health insurance through the University.
Financial Need
Financial aid eligibility is based on your financial need. Financial need is calculated
by subtracting your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from your Estimated Cost of
Attendance. Once your financial need is determined, Stony Brook will work to create
a financial aid package for you. The formula to determine your financial need is:
Your EFC is calculated each year using a formula determined by the US Congress after
the filing of a FAFSA. Your EFC is listed on the Student Aid Report (SAR) after your
FAFSA has been submitted.
