Cornell tuition rates to rise about four percent

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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — It’ll cost more to attend Cornell.

Undergraduate tuition is rising about four percent next school year. University officials say operating costs have gone up because of inflationary pressures.

Cornell aims to make its education more affordable with a $500 million capital campaign. The goal is to increase the number of students receiving financial aid.

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