Cornell University

Ithaca, NY • private • CSS Profile • I | Ivy League | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 16,282 • Total: 26,727

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Ithaca, NY
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Website

https://cornell.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7,414 (45.5%) • Female: 8,868 (54.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	4,037	24.8%
Black/African American	1,203	7.4%
Hispanic/Latino	2,351	14.4%
White	5,052	31.0%
Two or More Races	888	5.5%
International	1,741	10.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

8.2%

5,358 admitted from 65,635 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 720-770
Math: 760-790
Total: 1480-1560

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

33-35

Application Types Offered

ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$85

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/02/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

94.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

86.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

98.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

8.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$89,034

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $68,380

Room & Board

$19,428

Books & Supplies

$1,226

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$1,776
$30,001-48,000	$4,070
$48,001-75,000	$6,796
$75,001-110,000	$14,311
$110,001+	$49,992

Students Receiving Pell Grants

50%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$26,455

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Ivy League

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (14)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Soccer Squash

Women's Sports (17)

Basketball Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Sailing

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