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  • 4 Year
  • ITHACA, NY

Students at Cornell University

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 102 responses
  • Smart, hard working, and stressed
    56%
  • Work hard, play hard
    18%
  • Intelligent, but self absorbed
    7%
  • Stressed
    6%
  • Smart & stressed
    5%
  • Busy
    4%
  • Amazing
    1%
Female Undergrads
54%
Male Undergrads
46%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    34%
  • Out-of-State
    54%
  • International
    9%
  • Unknown
    2%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    100%
  • 18-19
    0%
  • 20-21
    0%
  • 22-24
    0%
  • Over 25
    0%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    9%
  • $30k-$48k
    13%
  • $49k-$75k
    14%
  • $76k-$110k
    12%
  • $110k+
    53%

Ethnic Diversity

Poll
68%
of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 129 responses
Poll
74%
of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 130 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    7%
  • Asian
    26%
  • Hispanic
    15%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    10%
  • Multiracial
    2%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    6%
  • White
    33%

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Politics On Campus

Poll
What political party do you associate yourself with?
Based on 71 responses
  • Republican
    23%
  • Democratic
    39%
  • Independent
    14%
  • Other party not mentioned
    3%
  • I don't care about politics
    21%
Poll
How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
Based on 128 responses
  • Progressive/very liberal
    14%
  • Liberal
    46%
  • Moderate
    26%
  • Conservative
    2%
  • Not sure
    13%

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