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Cornell University
Tuition trend
3.9%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published tuition and fees rose from $36,504 to $74,756, about 3.9% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $36,504 | – | – |
| 2009 | $37,954 | – | – |
| 2010 | $39,666 | – | – |
| 2011 | $41,541 | – | – |
| 2012 | $43,413 | – | – |
| 2013 | $45,358 | – | – |
| 2014 | $47,286 | – | – |
| 2015 | $49,116 | – | – |
| 2016 | $50,953 | – | – |
| 2017 | $52,853 | – | – |
| 2018 | $55,188 | – | – |
| 2019 | $57,222 | – | – |
| 2020 | $59,282 | – | – |
| 2021 | $61,015 | – | – |
| 2022 | $63,200 | – | – |
| 2023 | $66,014 | – | – |
| 2026 | $74,756 | $74,756 | – |
| 2027 | – | $77,666 | $77,316–$78,015 |
| 2028 | – | $80,688 | $79,964–$81,416 |
| 2029 | – | $83,829 | $82,702–$84,965 |
| 2030 | – | $87,091 | $85,534–$88,669 |
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