Cornell University · Cost & aid

Ithaca, NY · City · Private · Research university · the Big Red · Website ↗

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$88,140

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$26,455

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

Athletic aid, women's

school-wide

Athletic aid, men's

school-wide

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $88,140 sticker.

Family income under $30k$4,079

$30k – $48k$5,589

$48k – $75k$8,129

$75k – $110k$18,531

Over $110k$51,735

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teamsNone
Per roster spot$0 across 479 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teamsNone
Per roster spot$0 across 657 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$470k / $1M
Tuition & fees$66,014

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#12Highest stickerof 359 · Division I #20Net price, under $30kof 361 · Division I #26Priciest housingof 359 · Division I

Among Division I schools; every list Cornell University is on.

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