All courses offered through Cornell SCE are regular, credit-bearing Cornell University courses taught by Cornell instructors. Grades and credits earned are recorded on an official Cornell University transcript.
Because these are credit-bearing courses, tuition is set by the Cornell University Board of Trustees.
Tuition rate (Fall 2025 through Summer 2026):
$1,940 per credit for enrollment in undergraduate courses
Charges do not include the nonrefundable $75 application fee.
Program types and charges
Online Programs
Online students are charged tuition only.
Additional costs not listed may include:
- Course-related materials, if applicable
Three-week sessions
| 3 credits | 4 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,820 | $7,760 |
Six-week sessions
| 6 credits | 7 credits | 8 credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $13,580 | $15,520 |
Commuter Program
Commuter students are charged tuition, and the Cornell Student Health Fee, which is included in the totals below.
Additional costs not listed may include:
- Course-related materials, if applicable
- Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP), if applicable
- Personal expenses
Three-week sessions
| 3 credits | 4 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,820 | $7,760 |
| Cornell Student Health Fee* | $167 | $167 |
| Total | $5,987 | $7,927 |
Six-week sessions
| 6 credits | 7 credits | 8 credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $13,580 | $15,520 |
| Cornell Student Health Fee* | $167 | $167 | $167 |
| Total | $11,807 | $13,747 | $15,687 |
Residential Program
Residential students are charged tuition, the Cornell Student Health Fee, and the residential fee, which is included in the totals below.
Additional costs not listed may include:
- Course-related materials, if applicable
- Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP), if applicable
- Personal expenses
Three-week sessions
| 3 credits | 4 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,820 | $7,760 |
| Residential Fee° | $3,287 | $3,287 |
| Cornell Student Health Fee* | $167 | $167 |
| Total | $9,274 | $11,214 |
Six-week sessions
| 6 credits | 7 credits | 8 credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $13,580 | $15,520 |
| Residential Fee° | $6,595 | $6,595 | $6,595 |
| Cornell Student Health Fee* | $167 | $167 | $167 |
| Total | $18,402 | $20,342 | $22,282 |
Footnotes
* The Cornell Student Health Fee, included in applicable program charges, supports access to on-campus health services and reflects the 2026–2027 rate.
° The Residential Fee included in the program charges covers:
- Housing in a Cornell residence hall with 24/7 supervision.
- A full meal plan.
- Access to student life programming and safety services.
- Participation in learning activities, admissions workshops, and social events.
These services are provided for the full duration of the program.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHP)
In addition to the student health fee, some students may be enrolled in Cornell’s SHP, which provides comprehensive health insurance while you are at Cornell.
If you live outside the U.S., are studying on campus, and are enrolled in six or more credits, you will automatically be enrolled in Cornell’s SHP for the duration of your program. The cost will be added to your program charge.
If you live in the U.S., are studying on campus, and are enrolled in six or more credits, enrollment in Cornell’s SHP is optional. To enroll, contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at studentbenefits@cornell.edu.
Important notes
- Updated pricing will be posted in March 2026
- Students enrolled in fewer than six credits are not eligible for SHP
- Summer 2026 coverage dates: June 21 through August 1, for the dates you are on campus
- Summer 2025 cost: $670
Official enrollment
Summer
A $1,500 enrollment deposit is required at the time of course selection. This deposit is applied to your total program charge and is nonrefundable.
You are not officially enrolled until:
- Full payment is received
- All required forms are completed
Delayed payment may result in losing your seat if the course fills.
Winter
No enrollment deposit is required.
All tuition and fees must be paid within four business days of official course enrollment, or the course will be dropped.
Once enrolled, the SCE Registrar will email instructions for finalizing enrollment, including your payment due date.