MPS AEM tuition & financing

As you plan for the next step in your academic and career, understanding the financial commitment is an essential part of the process. The chart below outlines the estimated program costs and fees for the academic year, with costs for the following academic year becoming available in the spring semester prior.

Estimated cost of attendance

Expense Fall/spring term (academic year)
Tuition$73,946
Mandatory fees*$701
Books & course materials$2,464
Food$5,768
Housing$19,962
Transportation$3,754
Personal expenses$4,196

*Includes student activity fee and Cornell Health fee.
Please note health and accident insurance rates will be confirmed in late April or early May. Health insurance is mandatory for all students and accompanying family members.

CEMS MIM program costs

Students pursuing the MPS Applied Economics and Management with CEMS MIM will have the same estimated expenses during their two semesters at Cornell as outlined in the above chart.

While on exchange, CEMS students are enrolled both at their exchange school and at Cornell, but are only responsible for Cornell tuition. No tuition is required for the exchange school. Other estimated expenses, such as food, housing and transportation will be dependent on your exchange school location.

The selected exchange school will provide you with information about housing options, including on and off-campus options, depending on the institution’s location.

Financial aid options

Students finance their studies at Cornell University with a variety of resources. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of submission, with priority scholarship consideration given to those who apply early.

Financial aid options for the Cornell Master of Accounting may also include:

  • Needs-based scholarship and grants
  • Federal and state grants
  • Work study
  • Federal student loans
  • Financial support fr study abroad/field study experiences

Learn more about the types of financial support resources available at the Cornell University Financial Aid Office