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Cornell University
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  • 4 Year
  • ITHACA, NY

Cornell University Academics

Cornell Academic Statistics

Academics
grade A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
94%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$15,377
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    58%
  • 20-39
    20%
  • 40-99
    15%
  • 100+
    7%
92%
of students say they attend class. 73 responses

Cornell Professors

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Female Professors
40%
Male Professors
60%
Average Professor Salary
$184,440
Poll
49%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 73 responses
Full-Time Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian American
    12%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    7%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    72%

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What Students Say About Professors

Poll
93%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 153 responses
Poll
78%
of students say professors care about their students' success. 152 responses
Poll
78%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 152 responses
Poll
73%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 153 responses

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