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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853Private nonprofitSmall city
Testing policy: Test OptionalTOEFL: Minimum total score 100Sector 2
Acceptance Rate
8.8%
Yield
63.9%
Applicants
62,993
Enrolled
3,525
US News Overview
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, has more than 1,000 student organizations on campus, which range from the Big Red Marching Band to the International Affairs Society. First-year students live together on north campus, and the university has housing options for upperclassmen and graduate students, though many choose to live off campus. Cornell has a thriving Greek life, with more than 60 fraternity and sorority chapters. Cornell has more than 30 NCAA Division I varsity teams that compete in the Ivy League. The Cornell Big Red are perhaps best known for their successful men's lacrosse team, which won nine consecutive Ivy League titles from 2003 to 2011. Cornell also has a strong hockey program.
IPEDS Tuition and Required Fees (2024-25)
In-district tuition + required fees$69,314
Tuition $68,380Required fees $934Reported as submitted
In-state tuition + required fees$69,314
Tuition $68,380Required fees $934Reported as submitted
Out-of-state tuition + required fees$69,314
Tuition $68,380Required fees $934Reported as submitted
Tuition varies by residency: No
Location
Applications → Admits → Enrolled
Applications
62,993Admits8.8%
5,516Enrolled63.9%
3,525Acceptance rate = admits / applications. Yield = enrolled / admits.
Applicant Gender Breakdown
62,993
Men: 32,321 (51.3%)
Women: 30,643 (48.6%)
Other: 29 (0%)
Unknown: 0 (0%)
Admit Gender Breakdown
5,516
Men: 2,529 (45.8%)
Women: 2,987 (54.2%)
Other: 0 (0%)
Unknown: 0 (0%)
Key Ratios
Acceptance Rate8.8%
Yield (Enrolled / Admits)63.9%
Full-time vs Part-time
Full-time3,525 (100%)
Part-time0 (0%)
Applications / Admits / Enrolled Comparison
Applications62,993
Admits5,516
Enrolled3,525
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