A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cornell are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Cornell University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cornell has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12,213
|
| Women |
13,685
|
Cornell serves a high number of out-of-state students with 68% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190415 IPEDS survey data for Cornell University.
Last updated February 24, 2024