Published cost of attendance is $66,249. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,409, middle-income families pay around $20,177, higher-income families pay approximately $29,298.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $66,249 |
| Tuition and Fees | $52,660 |
| Room and Board | $11,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$42,615 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,634 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,409 |
| $30–48k | $18,513 |
| $48–75k | $20,177 |
| $75–110k | $22,944 |
| $110k+ | $29,298 |
Published cost of attendance is $66,249. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,409, middle-income families pay around $20,177, higher-income families pay approximately $29,298. Azimuth ranks Cornell College #1139 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 20.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $46,564. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,353, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Cornell College earn median 4-year earnings of $48,353, placing Cornell College in the 9.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,725 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cornell College in the 10.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cornell College #1218 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Cornell College's concentration in business and professional fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 22 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,195, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and The Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology program graduates 20 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,510, while Teacher Education and Engineering round out the top programs. The Computer Science program graduates 16 students earning median 4-year earnings of $84,938, at 0.8x the national benchmark. This program mix—anchored in Business—drives consistent outcomes across the institution's degree portfolio.
