Cornell University

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Ithaca, NY
4.0 4 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in America

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Overview

Total enrollment

26,793

Location Ithaca, New York
Website cornell.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#19

Size Large
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Cornell is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Cornell University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1500/1570
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

8.8%

Applications Due Jan 2, 2027
Enrollment Rate 63.9%
Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$69,314

Costs for Cornell University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$69,314
Books and Supplies		$1,226
Other Fees		$934
Room and Board		$19,428
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,182
Total One Year Cost		$93,084

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$98,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

93% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Cornell University are Engineering, Agriculture, and Business. 17% of students major in Engineering, 13% in Agriculture, and 13% in Business.