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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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