Financial Aid
Average net price
$26,361
% receiving grants
48%
% receiving federal loans
18%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,776 |
| $30–48k | $4,070 |
| $48–75k | $6,796 |
| $75–110k | $14,311 |
| $110k+ | $49,992 |
Federal loans disbursed to 6,760 students totaling $118,930,593.
- • Low-income families pay $1,776 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Tompkins County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,263/mo
1 bedroom
$1,466/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,753/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
911
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)