Students in the fall 2019 third-year B.Arch. studio taught by Visiting Professor Rubén Alcolea and Visiting Critic Sam Ghantous present their first assignment of the semester — exploring the concept of density expressed through the cube. Learn more about the B.Arch. program.
Bachelor of fine arts students present thesis projects in a final presentation and critique at the end of the spring semester. The B.F.A. curriculum combines the intensive studio culture of the art department with enhanced access to electives in all areas of the university. Learn more about applying to the B.F.A. program.
Ciara Stack (M.F.A. '20) is the 2019 recipient of the John Hartell Graduate Award for Art and Architecture in recognition of graduate student excellence in studio practice.
First-year students in the regional planning and historic preservation master's programs traveled to Philadelphia for the 2019 CRP fall field trip. Read more on the CRP blog.
Graduate Program Tuition
Tuition for graduate study at AAP varies by discipline. Research degrees (M.S., M.A., and Ph.D.) are assessed at different tuition rates than professional degrees.
Students who receive university assistantships or fellowships will generally receive tuition support from Cornell. For those not receiving tuition support from Cornell, the tuition rates below will help with planning and budgeting. Students should anticipate annual increases in tuition and fees.
Visit the Graduate School website for additional information.
Tuition rates by discipline (rates are based on the 2018-19 academic year, and do not include fees, room and board, books, or personal expenses):
- Architecture (Ph.D.): $29,500
- Architecture: M.Arch. (Professional): $54,584
- Architecture: M.S. (Post-Professional), Advanced Architectural Design: $27,292 per semester (three semester program total: $81,876)
- Architecture: M.S., Matter Design Computation: $29,500
- Art: $29,500
- City and Regional Planning (Ph.D.): $29,500
- City and Regional Planning (M.R.P.): $35,736
- The M.R.P. program tuition is very competitive when compared to similar programs at major state and private universities. Cornell offers generous financial aid in a further effort to keep the cost of the M.R.P. program within reach for students. Many students receive stipends during the course of the program and/or participate in paid summer internships.
- City and Regional Planning (M.A. in Historic Preservation Planning): $29,500
- Regional Science (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.): $20,800
For estimates on the full costs, visit the Graduate School website. AAP also has many funding opportunities students may wish to pursue.