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CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY 2 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,218

Cost of attendance at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,098

Cost of attendance at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was $8,344. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at LaGuardia College

LaGuardia College net price calculator

$8,344

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average $12,043
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of LaGuardia College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,344 $55 $6,885 $7,591 $9,382 $11,475 $13,997
2021 $8,289 $949 (13%) $6,878 $7,587 $10,280 $11,789 $14,072
2020 $7,340 $1,281 (15%) $6,135 $7,276 $10,131 $12,640 $13,252
2019 $8,621 $1,951 (29%) $7,333 $8,220 $10,832 $13,233 $14,517
2018 $6,670 $816 (11%) $5,890 $6,740 $9,448 $11,810 $13,022
2017 $7,486 $861 (13%) $6,380 $7,614 $10,533 $12,543 $13,479
2016 $6,625 $1,889 (22%) $5,543 $7,165 $10,175 $12,361 $13,117
2015 $8,514 $572 (7%) $7,795 $9,183 $11,915 $13,249 $14,359
2014 $7,942 -- $7,314 $8,808 $11,208 $13,071 $13,527

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of CUNY LaGuardia Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $32,309 $415 (1%) $5,218 $25,575 $1,516
2021 $32,724 $2,496 (8%) $5,218 $25,990 $1,516
2020 $30,228 $1,979 (7%) $5,218 $23,494 $1,516
2019 $28,249 $168 $5,218 $21,515 $1,516
2018 $28,081 $2,484 (10%) $5,218 $21,347 $1,516
2017 $25,597 $84 $5,218 $19,015 $1,364
2016 $25,513 $663 (3%) $5,218 $18,931 $1,364
2015 $24,850 $426 (2%) $4,866 $18,680 $1,304
2014 $24,424 $2,092 (9%) $4,566 $18,610 $1,248
2013 $22,332 -- $4,242 $16,842 $1,248

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
LaGuardia College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,516.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, LaGuardia College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,893
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $6,477
How much is LaGuardia College application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $65.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
LaGuardia College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

CUNY LaGuardia Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $210 Not Available
For out-of-state students $320 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by CUNY LaGuardia Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered