Tuition and Fees

2025-2026 Cost of attendance

NYS Residents

NYS Resident + Living on Campus

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition Based on 12 or more credit hours.	$2,832	$2,832	$5,664
Fees Based on 12 credit hours. Will vary based on exact number of credits.	$825	$825	$1,650
Campus Housing	$4,434	$4,434	$8,868
Meal Plan Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan.	$2,042.50	$2,042.50	$4,085
Books, Course Material, Supplies, Equipment Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$742	$742	$1,484
Transportation Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$1,153	$1,153	$2,306
Miscellaneous and Personal Expenses Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$722	$722	$1,444
Total Cost of Attendance			$25,501

NYS Resident + Living off Campus

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition Based on 12 or more credit hours.	$2,832	$2,832	$5,664
Fees Based on 12 credit hours. Will vary based on exact number of credits.	$825	$825	$1,650
Books, Course Material, Supplies, Equipment Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$742	$742	$1,484
Transportation Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$1,153	$1,153	$2,306
Miscellaneous and Personal Expenses Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$722	$722	$1,444
Total Cost of Attendance			$12,548

Non-NYS Resident + Living on Campus

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition Based on 12 or more credit hours.	$5,824.50	$5,824.50	$11,649
Fees Based on 12 credit hours. Will vary based on exact number of credits.	$825	$825	$1,650
Campus Housing	$4,434	$4,434	$8,868
Meal Plan Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan.	$2,042.50	$2,042.50	$4,085
Books, Course Material, Supplies, Equipment Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$742	$742	$1,484
Transportation Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$1,153	$1,153	$2,306
Miscellaneous and Personal Expenses Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$722	$722	$1,444
Total Cost of Attendance			$31,486

Non-NYS Resident + Living off Campus

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition Based on 12 or more credit hours.	$5,824.50	$5,824.50	$11,649
Fees Based on 12 credit hours. Will vary based on exact number of credits.	$825	$825	$1,650
Books, Course Material, Supplies, Equipment Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$742	$742	$1,484
Transportation Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$1,153	$1,153	$2,306
Miscellaneous and Personal Expenses Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$722	$722	$1,444
Total Cost of Attendance			$18,533

International Students + Living on Campus

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition Based on 12 or more credit hours.	$5,824.50	$5,824.50	$11,649
Fees Based on 12 credit hours. Will vary based on exact number of credits.	$825	$825	$1,650
Mandatory Health Insurance ( view details )	$1,080	$1,512	$2,592
Campus Housing	$4,434	$4,434	$8,868
Meal Plan Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan.	$2,042.50	$2,042.50	$4,085
Books, Course Material, Supplies, Equipment Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$742	$742	$1,484
Transportation Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$1,153	$1,153	$2,306
Miscellaneous and Personal Expenses Estimated for your budgeting purposes only. Not billed by TC3.	$722	$722	$1,444
Total Cost of Attendance			$34,080

Part-time Tuition

New York State residents (with Certificate of Residence): $236 per credit
Non-New York State residents (or New York State residence without a Certificate of Residence): $485 per credit

Mandatory Fees

Fee	Amount
Technology The technology fee helps provide hardware, software, access to the Internet, computer licensing fees, and consumable supplies associated with Tompkins Cortland student use of computers. Students have access to computers in computer labs, The Baker Center for Learning, and the library.	$23/credit hour
Student Services The Faculty Student Association (FSA) meets the social, cultural, recreational, educational, and support services needs of students through various programs and activities. The student services fee underwrites the cost of providing all co-curricular activities on campus. These activities include student government association, student clubs and organizations, educational and social programming, athletics, recreation sports, child care services, and fitness center membership. This mandatory fee is paid by all students enrolled in any courses and applies to in-person, online, and any combination of course delivery methods.	Full-time: $399/semester Part-time: $34/credit hour These fees are not charged for Winter & Summer sessions.
ID Card Every student is required to pay a Tompkins Cortland Card service fee each semester. Your card serves as your identification, a library card, and admits you to many events and programs sponsored by the FSA. Your card works for campus services such as the bookstore, cafeteria, vending machines, computer lab printers, library copier, residence life housing access, and residence life laundry. You should carry your card whenever you are on campus.	$25/semester
Matriculation The matriculation fee is a one-time charge to matriculated students that covers your degree audit, access to unofficial transcripts through myINFO, and the cost of your cap and gown for the commencement ceremony.	$50 one time
Hall Council The Hall Council Fee is only required for students living in the residential halls.	$15/semester

Additional Fees

Fee	Amount
Paper Transcript Request	$8
Electronic Transcript Request	$8
Manual Transcript Request	$15
Emergency Transcript Request	$25
Web Course	$6/credit hour
Open Educational Resources	$10/course
Late Payment	Full-time: $20 Part-time: $10
Returned Check	$25/occurrence
Experiential Credit	$50
Administrative Withdrawal	Full-time: $100/semester Part-time: $10/credit hour

Seniors Audit Free

If you are age 60 or older, you may audit, tuition free (fees may apply), any credit course that has space available the last day before classes begin. Call the Panther Welcome Center, 607.844.6580 for information on how to register.

Consumer Information and Privacy

The Higher Education Act of 1965 and The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 require colleges and universities that receive Title IV funds to disclose certain specific information about the institution, student financial assistance, health and safety, and student outcomes to students, employees, and the general public.

Refund Policy

Fall/Spring Only; based on a 15-week schedule
If you drop a course or withdraw from the College, you will be charged non-refundable tuition, fees, housing and meals according to the following schedule for 15-week courses. Non-refundable charges will be prorated on a similar schedule for courses less than 15 weeks. Payments in excess of final liability will be refunded to the student. Non-payment of tuition and fees does not constitute an automatic withdrawal.

Prior to the start of classes: 0%
During the first week of classes: 25%
During the second week of classes: 50%
During the third week of classes: 75%
After the third week of classes: 100%