by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Cornell University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Cornell costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
The average tuition and fees at Cornell University for undergraduates was $61,015 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $60,286 | $729 | $61,015 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Cornell University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Cornell University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $61,015. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Cornell.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Cornell University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Cornell University Financial Aid.
Cornell tuition and fees have grown about 3.40% annually for the past five years. Tuition grew by 3.40%, and fees grew by 4.00%. This school year, students can expect to pay $65,238 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Cornell to be $132,697, and $274,578 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cornell.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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