Overview
Student Population
| Location | Ithaca, New York |
| Online | cornell.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 49,114 prospective students applied, and 5,330 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,189 enrolled in the school. 23,499 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 101 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $56,550 plus fees of $672. Cornell is ranked 18 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Cornell is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Cornell University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#18 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in New York
#1 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#37 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1400/1560 |
| ACT | 32/35 |
| GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $80 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $970 |
| Other Fees | $672 |
| Room and Board | $15,246 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,820 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,258 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 17% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Business | 13% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190415 IPEDS survey data for Cornell University.
Current students may use the Cornell University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.