Ithaca, NY

Cornell University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Cornell University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ithaca, NY.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Cornell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

9% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 62,993 applied, 5,516 accepted, and 3,525 enrolled in Cornell.
1,648 men and 1,877 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,540 SAT, 34 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,540 and ACT score is 34. The SAT score of 1540 is very competitive, 99 to 99+ as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total150015401570
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing730750770
Math770790800
ACT Score
Composite333435
Math333535
English353536
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $69,314 for undergraduate programs and $30,160 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.00% compared to last year at Cornell University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

7,881 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $56,472.
For freshmen, 2,078 students (60%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $56,741.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 26,793 students enrolled Cornell in 2025.
By gender, 12,696 men and 14,097 women students are enrolled.
There are 16,128 undergraduate and 10,665 graduate students.
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348 Major Programs

  • 242 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Cornell is 95%.
The retention rate is 98% for full-time and 98% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
98%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,145 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Cornell and the average faculty salary is $163,558. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 12,363 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $84,622.
Number of Faculties
2,145
Average Faculty Salary
$163,558
Number of Staffs
12,363
Average Staff Salary
$84,622

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Cornell University is a member of Ivy League.
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