Cornell University

Ithaca, NY • private • CSS Profile • DI | Ivy League | FCS
Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid šŸˆ Athletics šŸ’° Merit šŸš— Travel Rankings

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 16,282 • Total: 26,727
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Website
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)
$85,976
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $65,204
Room & Board
$18,554
Books & Supplies
$2,218
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $4,079
$30,001-48,000 $5,589
$48,001-75,000 $8,129
$75,001-110,000 $18,531
$110,001+ $51,735
Students Receiving Pell Grants
50%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$26,455

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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
View full athletics details →

šŸ’° Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

View detailed information about merit-based scholarships, eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application procedures for Cornell University.

View Scholarship Information

šŸ’” Tip: Check for automatic consideration vs. separate application requirements, GPA/test score minimums, and application deadlines.

šŸš— āœˆļø

See Travel Times to Cornell University

Find out how long it takes to drive or fly from your home. Compare driving distances, flight options, and door-to-door travel times.

šŸ’” Set your ZIP once to see travel times for all schools

US News Rankings Over Time