Why is CUNY cheap?


Why is CUNY cheap? ? CUNY is more affordable than other public and private metropolitan area institutions, due to lower tuition rates, available financial aid for needy students and a funding mechanism that envisions modest tuition increases to keep University finances stable.


Are CUNY schools cheaper?

A CUNY education not only costs a fraction of what students pay at private institutions but beats most public universities, from New York to California.


Which CUNY is the cheapest?

Cheapest Colleges in New York by In-State Tuition
  • CUNY Brooklyn College | $3,465/semester.
  • CUNY Lehman College | $3,465/semester.
  • CUNY Queens College | $3,465/semester.
  • SUNY Empire State College | $3,535/term.
  • SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $3,535/semester.