Cornell University: cost & net price by income
Ithaca, New York
Here's what students actually pay to attend Cornell University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,244 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $52,887. Published in-state tuition is $66,014. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$5,244/yr
- $30k–$48k$5,133/yr
- $48k–$75k$9,785/yr
- $75k–$110k$21,043/yr
- $110k+$52,887/yr
Cornell University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $66,014
- Out-of-state tuition
- $66,014
- Students receiving aid
- 18%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Cornell University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Cornell University is about $5,244 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Cornell University?
- At Cornell University, published in-state tuition is $66,014 and out-of-state tuition is $66,014 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Cornell University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Cornell University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)