Cornell University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Ithaca, New York |
| Online | cornell.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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 51,324 prospective students applied, and 5,448 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,295 enrolled in the school. 23,499 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 101 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $54,584 plus fees of $604. Cornell is ranked 25 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1390/1540 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $604 |
| Room and Board | $14,766 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,904 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
Colgate UniversityHamilton, New York |
| H |
Hamilton CollegeClinton, New York |
| V |
Vassar CollegePoughkeepsie, New York |
| W |
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, Massachusetts |
| P |
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, New Jersey |
| C |
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, New York |
| J |
Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, New York |
Reviews
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Oct 26, 2019
A******a from Hong Kong
Cornell is intellectually stimulating and life changing. It fosters us to be critical and mindful thinkers. I am so fortunate to have been a part of the Cornell community. Words just aren't enough to express my gratitude towards Cornell.
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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.
