Cornell University
- 4 Year
- ITHACA, NY
CollegeGrad School
Cornell University
- 4 Year
- ITHACA, NY
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 1,979 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade A+
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B minus
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Cornell University Rankings
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Cornell Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11%
Application Deadline
January 2
SAT Range
1400-1540
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$27,522 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$47,664 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
59%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 119 responses62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 156 responses33%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 155 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Biology466 Graduates
- Computer Science396 Graduates
- Business270 Graduates
- Hospitality and Tourism Management238 Graduates
- Agricultural Business194 Graduates
- Economics169 Graduates
- Information Technology163 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering156 Graduates
- Political Science and Government153 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry100 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
14,693 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
50
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 170 responsesPoll
68%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 190 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$77,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 78 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Work hard, play harder. Cornell is an excellent school academically speaking & one where you'll find friends for life. The opportunities are endless, and job placement is spectacular. All of my friends are either going to top firms or top PhD/MD programs.
It's hard to transition to college, but Cornell is a pretty difficult transition (very cold, hard academically, exclusive Greek life scene). That said, once you make it work for you it's the best uni experience!
It's hard to transition to college, but Cornell is a pretty difficult transition (very cold, hard academically, exclusive Greek life scene). That said, once you make it work for you it's the best uni experience!
Supportive Professors and administration. No shortage of ways to get involved on campus socially. You will be surrounded by warm, intellectual, and hard-working peers. Weather can be unpleasant for those used to warmer climates. Career resources could be better, and students approach job fairs in a somewhat cut-throat manner. I have heard that the same is true for certain undergraduate majors/pre-professional tracks, such as pre-med and engineering. Overall, a memorable and wonderful place to go to school as an undergrad-- Ithaca is gorges! You will work hard, learn a great deal, and make long-lasting connections.
I am a 4th year Architecture student at Cornell. The school is certainly challenging but I can't imagine myself anywhere else. The academics are amazing, and it truly lives up to the "any person, any study" motto with so many different courses available to everyone regardless of major. The student life is as good as it can be considering the work load, and there's a decent party scene that's relatively accessible. Ithaca is also a truly great place if you don't mind the cold. The campus is amongst the most beautiful I've ever seen and every time I walk around I'm grateful to be there. There are also amazing extracurricular opportunities, and because it's such a large and diverse university you can always find people interested in similar things to you. Food on campus is also pretty good and the dorms are getting better. Only complaint is the gyms are too small and in general there aren't enough athletic facilities for non-athletes. Overall I've loved my time at Cornell!