Cornell University
Cornell University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ithaca, NY. It enrolls about 26,264 students and admits roughly 8% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Ithaca, NY 14853 |
| County | Tompkins County |
| Enrollment | 26,264 |
| Acceptance rate | 8% |
| Applicants / admitted | 65,635 / 5,358 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $66,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $66,014 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 95% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 98% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 720–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | www.cornell.edu/ |
| Phone | 6072552000 |
Admissions
About 65,635 students applied and 5,358 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,537 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $66,014 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 3,336 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 95% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY, Tompkins County. Its coordinates are 42.4472, -76.4831.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Cornell University?
About 8% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 65,635 applicants.
How much does Cornell University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $66,014 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Cornell University?
About 26,264 students are enrolled.