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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$55,495 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,325 tuition
$13,154 on campus room & board
$800 books
$216 fees

$55,495 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,325 tuition
$13,154 on campus room & board
$800 books
$216 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$30,529 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
66% of students receive aid
15% get federal aid ($5,820 avg)
16% get state aid ($2,333 avg)
51% get institn'l aid ($30,529 avg)
32% get loans ($5,521 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.40% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.40% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$53,353,666
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $30,401 55%
Federal Grant Aid $5,820 15%
Pell Grants $4,143 15%
Other Federal Grants $2,084 12%
Institution Grant Aid $30,529 51%
State Grant Aid $2,333 16%
Student Loans $5,521 32%
Federal Loans $3,989 31%
Other Loans $7,960 7%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: -
Financial aid deadline: February 11
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
300 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-2000
http://www.cornell.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,105
Out of State $1,105

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Brittney from Valley Stream, NY
  • Apr-16-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    This really depends on whether or not you receive a lot of need-based financial aid. I personally think any money I spend on attending Cornell is worth it, but then again my financial aid package was great.

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  • 5
  • Julia from Niskayuna, NY
  • Feb-09-2013 I am a current student here

    I think while Cornell may have a high price tag, the investment that I am making for my future is worth all of the loans. Cornell gives you the resources and network to succeed in your post-undergraduate life and there is nothing more worthwhile to me than that.

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