by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Cornell University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Cornell University were $69,314 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $934; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 |
| Total | $69,314 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Cornell University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Cornell University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Cornell University comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Cornell University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Cornell University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,286 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,456 |
| One Year Ago | $65,204 |
| Most Recent Year | $68,380 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Cornell has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 4.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $72,690 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.34%, so cost a year out lands around $72,325.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $72,325 |
| In 2 Years | $75,466 |
| In 3 Years | $78,744 |
| In 4 Years | $82,164 |
| In 5 Years | $85,733 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $308,699.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Cornell University, go to the Cornell University Financial Aid page.
