Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $6,946
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,831
- Average Net Price
- $12,851
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 17.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,530
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,530
- Books & Supplies
- $1,400
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $19,876
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,750
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $167/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 37.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 13.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17.2%
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 | $10,706 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,734 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,859 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,726 |
| $110,001+ | $18,556 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Tompkins Cortland pay between $10,706 and $18,556 annually depending on income. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at $10,706 per year. Even higher-income families paying the full $18,556 spend far less than typical four-year schools. Over two years, total costs range from about $21,400 to $37,100.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $15,750, which translates to monthly payments of $167. Ten years after graduation, median earnings hit $40,707, making that debt payment manageable at roughly 5% of income. Only 13.76% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford the school without borrowing heavily. Just 15.66% receive institutional grants averaging $5,859, indicating the college keeps base prices accessible.
Rural New York residents get the strongest value proposition here, representing 97.58% of enrollment and paying in-state rates well below most community colleges nationwide.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $15,750, which translates to monthly payments of $167. Ten years after graduation, median earnings hit $40,707, making that debt payment manageable at roughly 5% of income. Only 13.76% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford the school without borrowing heavily. Just 15.66% receive institutional grants averaging $5,859, indicating the college keeps base prices accessible.
Rural New York residents get the strongest value proposition here, representing 97.58% of enrollment and paying in-state rates well below most community colleges nationwide.
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