Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Ithaca, New York |
| Online | cornell.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Cornell University occupies a 2,300-acre campus on East Hill in Ithaca, New York, overlooking Cayuga Lake and situated approximately 200 miles northwest of New York City. The campus combines collegiate Gothic architecture with modern facilities across its seven undergraduate colleges and graduate schools, which include the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, and School of Hotel Administration. Established in 1865 as New York's land-grant institution, Cornell operates as both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, distinguishing it among Ivy League institutions. The university maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in engineering, agriculture, architecture, and hospitality management, while also housing the only undergraduate business program among Ivy League schools. First-year students are required to live on campus in residential communities, with housing options available for upperclassmen in both university-operated residences and the surrounding Collegetown neighborhood.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Cornell is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Cornell University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#19 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in New York
#1 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#25 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1470/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $80 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $744 |
| Room and Board | $16,988 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,008 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,196 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 17% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Business | 13% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190415 IPEDS survey data for Cornell University.
Current students may use the Cornell University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024