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Scholarships and Financial Aid at Cornell University

Explore financial aid details for Cornell University, including net price by family income, grant awards, and federal loan data.

56%

Receiving Aid

$61,779

Avg Grant

17%

Pell Grant Recipients

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual cost after grants and scholarships, by household income bracket.

Family Income

Avg Net Price

$0 – $30,000

$1,862

$30,001 – $48,000

$1,953

$48,001 – $75,000

$4,035

$75,001 – $110,000

$20,449

$110,001+

$48,400

Financial Aid Overview

56%

Receiving Aid

$61,779

Avg Grant

17%

Pell Grant Recipients

$5,982

Avg Pell Grant

18%

Federal Loan Recipients

$3,844

Avg Federal Loan

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