Detailed Breakdown of Estimated Cost of Attendance
Detailed Breakdown of Estimated Cost of Attendance
Your estimated cost of attendance is dependent on three factors:
- The College or School you are enrolled in (Endowed vs. State Contract).
- New York State Residency
- Where you will be living while enrolled
To better assist you with budgeting, the 2022-2023 academic year expenses are broken down by direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs are those that appear on your bill such as tuition, fees, and on campus housing and dining. Indirect costs are those that are not typically billed by Cornell such as off-campus housing and meals, books and personal expenses. The figures below are estimates; individual tuition bills and living expenses will vary from student to student.
Endowed Colleges and State Contract Colleges (Non-NY State Resident)
| Direct expenses billed by Cornell: | Living on-campus | living in ithaca area off-campus apartment | living with family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,456 | $62,456 | $62,456 |
| Student Activity Fee | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Health Fee | $434 | $434 | $434 |
| Housing |
$10,426 |
- | - |
| Meals | $6,662 | - | - |
| OTHER EXPENSES NOT BILLED BY CORNELL: | |||
| Off Campus Housing/Meals | - | $17,088 | $5,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | varies | varies | $2,774 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,008 | $2,008 | $2,008 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $83,296 | $83,296 | $74,394 |
State Contract Colleges (NY State Resident)
| Direct expenses billed by Cornell: | Living on-campus | living in ithaca area off-campus apartment | living with family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,958 | $41,958 | $41,958 |
| Student Activity Fee | $310 | $310 | $310 |
| Health Fee | $434 | $434 | $434 |
| Housing | $10,426 | ||
| Meals | $6,662 | ||
| OTHER EXPENSES NOT BILLED BY CORNELL: | |||
| Off Campus Housing/Meals | - | $17,088 | $5,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | varies | varies | $2,774 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,008 | $2,008 | $2,008 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $62,798 | $62,798 | $53,896 |
The figures above provide an estimated cost to attend Cornell for the 2022-2023 academic year. Please review our FAQ [1] for some common Cost of Attendance Questions.
Endowed and State Contract College List
- College of Architecture, Art and Planning
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- Cornell SC Johnson College of Business – School of Hotel Administration
Endowed colleges or schools at Cornell are privately funded and do not receive direct funding from New York state.
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Human Ecology
- Cornell SC Johnson College of Business – Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
- School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Contract colleges or schools at Cornell University were created by an act of the New York State Legislature and receive direct funding from New York state. The mission of the contract units is linked directly to the economic and social wellbeing of New York state. Residents of New York state receive the resident rate tuition.