Cornell University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ithaca, NY. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Cornell's 2024 tuition & fees is $66,014 for the academic year 2023-2024. 49% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $54,352.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 25,898 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Cornell ranked 16th in National Universities and 2nd in New York Colleges rankings. Cornell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Cornell University is $66,014. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $30,085.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $68,953 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $30,151.
| Undergraduate | $66,014 |
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| Graduate | $30,085 |
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 5/10/2024)
| Undergraduate | $68,953 |
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| Graduate | $30,151 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Cornell's acceptance rate is 7.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 67.55%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,530.
The average graduation rate is 95%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 25,898 students erolled in the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic statistics for Cornell are listed in the following table.
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Cornell University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Cornell
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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