As you plan for this important step in your academic and career journey, 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

ExpenseFall/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
Estimated one-time program fee*$3,000
The estimated cost of attendance for the MPS in Real Estate includes costs billed by Cornell (such as tuition and fees) and non-billed costs (such as housing, books and transportation). Non-billed costs are subject to change depending on student choices.

*Includes student activity fee and Cornell Health fee.

Financial aid options for this program

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 MPS in Management 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.

The Rubacha Department of Real Estate is a cross-college department jointly led by the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.