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The deposits, tuition, room, board, and fees listed on the college’s cost and aid website are in effect for the 2026-2027 academic year. They are subject to change without prior notice by Sage’s Board of Trustees. All policy statements and other information listed here are current.
Adjustments for withdrawals and other circumstances can be found in our Tuition Liability Policy. Full-time tuition allows a student to enroll for 12-18 credits in each of the fall and spring semesters. For full-time students in accelerated undergraduate/graduate degree programs, the full-time tuition includes graduate-level courses taken during the fall and spring semesters. Students enrolled in fewer than 12 credits pay part-time tuition according to the program for which they enroll.
Tuition
| Course Load | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time (12-18 credits) | $19,801 | $39,601 | |
| Part-Time | $1,322 | ||
| Overload (more than 18 credits) | $1,322 | ||
| Audited Course | $173 | ||
| Summer School | $608 |
Room & Board
Albany Campus Room Rates
- Standard Double: $3,376 per semester
- Single: $3,718 per semester
- College Suites Single: $4,150 per semester
Troy Campus Room Rates
New Students
- Standard Double/Triple: $3,376 per semester
- Single: $3,728 per semester
- French-Esteves/Sage Hall Double: $3,626
- French-Esteves/Sage Hall Single: $3,978
Returning Students
- Standard Double/Triple: $3,126
- Single: $3,478
- French-Esteves/Sage Hall Double: $3,376
- French-Esteves/Sage Hall Single: $3,728
Resident Student Meal Plan Rates
The Ultimate
- $3,750 per semester
- 19 Meal Swipes per Week
- $350 Flex Dollars
- $100 Off-Campus Flex
Around the Block
- $3,750 per semester
- 14 Meal Swipes per Week
- $575 Flex Dollars
- $75 Off-Campus Flex
Suite 125
- $2,500 per semester
- 125 Meal Swipes per semester
- $300 Flex Dollars
- $100 Off-Campus Flex
- Availability limited to Troy seniors, UHCS residents, and commuter students.
Suite 75
- $1,650 per semester
- 75 Meal Swipes per semester
- $250 Flex Dollars
- $100 Off-Campus Flex
- Availability limited to Troy seniors, UHCS residents, and commuter students.
Commuter & Graduate Student Meal Plan Rates
In addition to any of the resident meal plan options listed above, commuters and graduate students can also choose from:
Sage 25
- $650 per semester
- 25 Meal Swipes per semester
- $150 Flex Dollars
- $50 Off-Campus Flex
- Availability limited to commuter and graduate students.
Graduate and commuter students are not required to have a meal plan.
Important Information About Meal Plans
- Important Information About Meal Plans
- Students enrolled in a Board Meal Plan (The Ultimate, Around the Block, Suite 125 and Suite 75) in the fall semester will automatically be enrolled in the same plan for the spring semester.
- All meal plan contracts become final, and cannot be changed, after the first Friday of classes each semester.
- The undergraduate residence halls are noncooking facilities.
Semester, Program, Activity & Other Fees
The following fees are not refundable or subject to adjustment after the first day of classes. These fees are charged accordingly and in addition to the previously stated tuition, room and board charges.
| FEES | Per Semester |
| Comprehensive Fee (full-time students) | $775 |
| PROGRAM-BASED FEES | |
| Applied Art Fee (per credit) | $25 |
| RWL course material fee | $25 |
| Applied Music Fee (per course) | $600 |
| Student Teacher Placement Fee | $250 |
| Kaplan fee (undergraduate nursing, select courses) | $456 – $516 |
| Study Abroad Fee (one-time) | $300 |
| ACTIVITY-BASED & OTHER FEES* | |
| Orientation Fee | $350 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
Payment Due Dates
| Semester | Payment Due Date |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | December 1, 2026 |
Get in Touch
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You can email or call us at solutions@sage.edu and 518-244-2020.