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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
p. 607-255-2000
Ithaca, NY 14853
p. 607-255-2000
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Cornell University
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Information Summary
Ranks 192nd for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 19,599 |
| Total Enrollment | 19,642 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $70 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $70 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Cornell University?
Ranks 52nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $32,800 | $32,800 | $32,800 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $181 | $181 | $181 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $875 | $875 | $875 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $32,800 | $32,800 | $32,800 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $68 | $68 | $68 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $875 | $875 | $875 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $45,877 | $45,877 | $45,877 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $45,877 | $45,877 | $45,877 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $35,101 | $35,101 | $35,101 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $23,000 | $23,000 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $68 | $68 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $40,580 | $40,580 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $68 | $68 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $30,167  $32,981 |
$30,167  $32,981 |
$30,167  $32,981 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $660  $700 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,882  $10,776 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,340  $1,420 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,832  $10,776 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,340  $1,420 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,340  $1,420 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 28,098 (14,773 male / 13,325 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 6,935 (3,586 male / 3,349 female) |
| Admission rate | 25% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,188 (1,648 male / 1,540 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,188 (1,648 male / 1,540 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Cornell University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Ivy Group |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Ivy Group |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Ivy Group |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Ivy Group |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Cornell University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 27th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 20% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 28 / 32 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 26th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 98% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 620 / 730 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 660 / 760 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1280 / 1490 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 8,760 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $6,390 |
| Board Fee | $4,386 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,983 | 388 |  13% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,541 | 459 |  15% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $15,492 | 1,351 |  44% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,886 | 1,277 |  42% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,892 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Cornell University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,782 | 1,187 | 2,969 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 307 | 540 | 847 |
Hispanic | 454 | 495 | 949 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,371 | 1,294 | 2,665 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 42 | 43 | 85 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,267 | 4,682 | 9,949 |
Race Unknown | 1,108 | 1,070 | 2,178 |
| Total | 10,331 | 9,311 | 19,642 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Cornell University?
