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79.3%Acceptance
$50,634Tuition
1,074Students
72%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,460Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$50,634
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,634
Average Net Price
$25,079
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,358
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,358
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,192
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
71.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
63.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,285
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,873
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,174
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,134
$110,001+ $30,897

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $25,079 per year after financial aid, despite Cornell's $63,192 sticker price. Low-income families (under $30,000) pay just $18,285 annually, while wealthy families ($110,000+) still pay only $30,897. Over four years, expect to spend between $73,140 and $123,588 depending on your family's income.

About 64% of students borrow money, graduating with a median debt of $27,000. Monthly loan payments average $286, manageable given that graduates earn a median $53,460 ten years out. Cornell's generous aid comes from being a well-endowed Methodist liberal arts college. One-third of students receive institutional grants averaging $36,869.

Students from lower-income families get the best deal here. The college meets most need while charging everyone the same tuition regardless of state residency.

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