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Paying for Cornell

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Cornell actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Cornell for families earning under $75,000 a year. No parent/student contribution for families under $75k income; meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students; no loans in aid packages

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Cornell's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$1,776/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$4,070/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$6,796/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$14,311/yr after aid
$110k+$49,992/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$87,000
Tuition & fees$65,204
Room & board$20,574
Average net price$32,000
Students on aid51%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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