Published cost of attendance is $14,795. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $3,903, middle-income families pay around $7,364, higher-income families pay approximately $13,444.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $14,795 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,440 |
| Room and Board | $21,155 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,216 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $5,579 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,903 |
| $30–48k | $4,473 |
| $48–75k | $7,364 |
| $75–110k | $9,923 |
| $110k+ | $13,444 |
Published cost of attendance is $14,795. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $3,903, middle-income families pay around $7,364, higher-income families pay approximately $13,444. Azimuth ranks College of Staten Island Cuny #39 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 97.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,350; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,568. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,495, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $162 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of College of Staten Island Cuny earn median 4-year earnings of $65,495, placing College of Staten Island Cuny in the 70.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,783 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 92.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks College of Staten Island Cuny #349 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 357 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,741, ranked #31 nationally in its major. Business/Commerce, General reports 212 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,530, ranked #35 nationally in its major. English Language and Literature, General reports 120 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,083, ranked #47 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 106 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,540, ranked #160 nationally in its major.
