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Ithaca, New York

Cornell University

Overview

Student Population
23,016
National Rank
#25
Cornell University overview
Location Ithaca, New York
Online cornell.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Cornell University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation 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 47,039 prospective students applied, and 5,962 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,349 enrolled in the school.  22,923 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 93 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $52,612 plus fees of $241. Cornell is ranked 25 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Elite 
Cornell University overview
SAT 1440/1560
ACT 31/34
Applications Accepted
12.7% 
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Applications Due Jan 2, 2019
Applicant Competition Very High
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$52,612
Costs for Cornell University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$930
Other Fees$241
Room and Board $14,330
Budget for Other Expenses$2,208
Total One Year Cost$70,321
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$98,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
93% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Cornell University students
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.

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