by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Cornell University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time students at Cornell University can expect to pay $1,840 for every credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,840 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Cornell University follow below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $934; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 |
| Total | $69,314 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Cornell University has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,286 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,456 |
| One Year Ago | $65,204 |
| Most Recent Year | $68,380 |
In the latest reported year, tuition rose 4.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $72,690 the year after.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Cornell University, take a look at the Cornell University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Cornell University Tuition & Fees page.