A Smart Investment

Many students look for ways to finance their cost of attendance. Binghamton can assist you in exploring your options.

First, it’s important to understand how the cost of attending Binghamton University is calculated.

The total price varies depending on whether you’re New York state resident, an out-of-state-resident, or an international student.

Direct vs. non-direct costs

The cost of attendance is based on both direct and non direct costs. Both direct and non-direct costs are taken into consideration in your financial aid package to help meet the cost of attendance.

Direct costs are charges that appear on your tuition bill (tuitions and fees) and non-direct costs are your estimated living expenses (i.e. books, supplies, personal expenses) Your costs will vary depending on choices of dining and housing options, travel (for visiting your family or others) and other out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., clothing, entertainment, etc)

Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance for 2008-09 (as of September, 2008)

New York State Costs for a dependent student living on or off campus

Tuition: $4,350
Fees $1,722
Room and Board* $10,380
Total: $16,452

Out-of-state-costs for a dependent student living on or off campus

Tuition $10,610
Fees: $1,722
Room and Board: $10,380
Total: $22,712

International Student Costs +

Tuition and Fees $13,500
Living Expenses $10,800
Total: $24, 300

Books and Supplies: $800 (estimated)
Personal/Travel: $1,000 (estimated)

Dependent or Independent Student – Living with Parent(s)

Independent Student – Living on or off campus

Amounts listed in BOLD are DIRECT costs billed to the student by the University. These costs represent enrollment of 12 – 16 credit hours. NON-DIRECT costs are provided to you for planning purposes but fluctuate according to individual needs. Additional allowances (such as childcare expenses and research costs) may be added to the standard budget upon receipt of request and supporting documentation. Students enrolled during the summer can have additional expenses added to the student expense budget as well.
* Only on-campus students are billed for room and board. On-campus room and board costs vary depending on the plan the student chooses. Costs shown reflects design double room and meal plan C.
** Students living with parent(s) receive a commuter living allowance to replace room and board cost.

+ Note to International Students: In addition to the non-resident charges as listed above, an International Student Administration fee and an International Student Insurance fee will be included on the bill.