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Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, NY. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Cornell University Rankings

Cornell University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 291 State — New York
Overall Quality #1 of 7 Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — New York
Overall Quality #1 of 27 Nationwide
Overall Quality #1 of 84 Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality #1 of 35 State — New York
Overall Quality #3 of 430 Nationwide
College Major Best Value #5 of 6 State — New York

Where Is Cornell University?

Location of Cornell University

Contact details for Cornell University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 6072552000
Website: www.cornell.edu/
Admissions: admissions.cornell.edu/
Financial Aid: finaid.cornell.edu/

How Do I Get Into Cornell University?

You can apply to Cornell University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Cornell University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Cornell University

This is what Cornell University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Cornell University?

Cornell University admits 9%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 64% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

40% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Cornell University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 730 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Cornell University  ( 730 to 770 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Cornell University  ( 770 to 800 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1500 to 1570.
SAT Total Scores for Cornell University  ( 1500 to 1570 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Cornell University ranged between 33 and 35.

ACT Composite Scores for Cornell University  ( 33 to 35 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Cornell University can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 32,321 2,529 8%
Women 30,643 2,987 10%

Can I Afford Cornell University?

The average net price after aid at Cornell University is $32,337. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $68,380
In-State Fees $934
Out-of-State Tuition $68,380
Out-of-State Fees $934
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $69,314
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $69,314

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at Cornell University receive some form of financial aid (3,537 students).

Approximately 50% of students at Cornell University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $63,849 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,924.

Student Loan Debt

18% of Cornell University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,537 per year.

Cornell University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 10,470 students enrolled at Cornell University. Cornell University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 15,935 undergraduate students at Cornell University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Cornell University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cornell University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Cornell University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4,222
Black or African American 1,083
Hispanic 2,087
White 4,907
American Indian/Alaska Native 31
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 31
Two or More Races 940
Non-Resident 1,641

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cornell University are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Cornell University Students
State First-Time UG Students
New York 1,118
California 328
New Jersey 287
Massachusetts 172
Pennsylvania 131

Additionally, approximately 10.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Cornell University Graduate Student Diversity

10,213 of Cornell University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Cornell University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Cornell University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cornell University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Cornell University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,123
Black or African American 377
Hispanic 622
White 2,420
American Indian/Alaska Native 20
Two or More Races 214
Non-Resident 5,065

Online Learning at Cornell University

Cornell University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

593 undergraduate students at Cornell University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 979 students took at least one online class and 527 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Cornell University

These healthcare degree programs are offered by Cornell University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Public Health 28 55 83
Health and Medical Administrative Services 70 70

Academic Programs at Cornell University

Cornell University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Cornell University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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