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Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, NY. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Cornell University?

Contact details for Cornell University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone:	6072552000
Website:	www.cornell.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.cornell.edu/
Financial Aid:	finaid.cornell.edu/

How Do I Get Into Cornell University?

You can apply to Cornell University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Cornell University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Cornell University

This is what Cornell University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Cornell University?

Cornell University maintains an acceptance rate of 9%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 64% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

40% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Cornell University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 730 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1500 to 1570. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Cornell University ranged between 33 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Cornell University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	32,321	2,529	8%
Women	30,643	2,987	10%

Can I Afford Cornell University?

The average net price after aid at Cornell University is $32,337. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$68,380
In-State Fees	$934
Out-of-State Tuition	$68,380
Out-of-State Fees	$934
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$69,314
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$69,314

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Cornell University receive some form of financial aid (3,537 students).

About 50% of students at Cornell University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $63,849 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,924.

Student Loan Debt

18% of Cornell University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,537 per year.

Cornell University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 10,470 students enrolled at Cornell University, all undergraduate. Cornell University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 15,935 undergraduate students at Cornell University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cornell University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4,222
Black or African American	1,083
Hispanic	2,087
White	4,907
American Indian/Alaska Native	31
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	31
Two or More Races	940
Non-Resident	1,641

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cornell University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,118
California	328
New Jersey	287
Massachusetts	172
Pennsylvania	131

Additionally, approximately 10.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Cornell University

Cornell University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

593 undergraduate students at Cornell University took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Cornell University

Cornell University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Cornell University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.