by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Cornell College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Cornell College amounted to $52,660 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $690; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,970 |
| Fees | $690 |
| Total | $52,660 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Cornell College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Cornell College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Cornell College sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Cornell College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Cornell College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $47,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $48,514 |
| One Year Ago | $49,970 |
| Most Recent Year | $51,970 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Cornell College has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 4.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $54,767 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.33%, which puts the figure next year near $54,416.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $54,416 |
| In 2 Years | $56,230 |
| In 3 Years | $58,105 |
| In 4 Years | $60,042 |
| In 5 Years | $62,044 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $228,793.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Cornell College, check out the Cornell College Financial Aid page.
