This page is for students taking on-campus courses as commuters. If you wish to live on campus during the summer and take part in precollege activities, please refer to the tuition page for the Summer Residential Program.

All credit courses offered through Cornell SCE are regular, credit-bearing Cornell University classes taught by Cornell instructors. The grades and credits you earn through these courses are recorded on an official Cornell transcript. As such, these classes — and all credit-bearing offerings — are subject to the Cornell tuition rate set by the university's Board of Trustees.

Tuition is $1,840 per credit for fall 2024 through summer 2025.

Example: A three-credit course at $1,840 per credit = $5,520

Cornell tuition does not include textbooks for the class.

Cornell's student health insurance plan

In addition to the student health fee, which is charged to all commuter students, you may be enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP), which provides comprehensive health insurance while you are at Cornell.

If you're an international student

If you live outside the U.S. and are studying on campus and are taking six or more credits, you automatically will be enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP) for the duration of your program. There is an additional charge for this coverage that will be added to your program charge.

If you're a domestic student

If you live within the U.S. and are studying on campus and are taking six or more credits, you are eligible to be enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP) for the duration of your program, but are not required to do so. If you wish to enroll, please email the Office of Student Health Benefits.

Note: Students taking fewer than six credits during the summer are not eligible to enroll in the Student Health Plan, regardless of origin.

Summer 2025 coverage dates are June 22 through August 2 and the cost is $654. Please see the plan overview for more information on what is covered by SHP.

For information about health services in general, visit the precollege health services page.

Payment deadlines & methods

A $1,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure a spot in the program. This deposit will be applied toward your total program charge.

The deadlines for these charges vary according to the session in which you enroll. See the Precollege Summer Academic Calendar for payment due dates.

Read about payment methods

International students

It is critical that you submit your total program charge as soon as possible so that we can issue you an I-20. Please visit our international student applicants page for visa information and English Language Proficiency requirements.

Official enrollment

You are not officially enrolled until you have submitted full payment and completed all required forms.

Program spaces are limited and other precollege and undergraduate students may be requesting seats in your course(s). You may lose your place if your class reaches its maximum enrollment before you submit your payment and complete your required forms. It is to your advantage to pay and submit your paperwork as soon as possible.