Early Decision
Fall 2027
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Cornell University
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateCornell University is located in Small City of Ithaca, NY, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2027
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
720770
Math
760790
ACT
Composite
3335
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$88,140Total Cost (On Campus)
$3,789Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $66,014 |
| Books and supplies | $1,354 |
| On-campus housing | $18,554 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,218 |
| Total | $88,140 |
Rankings
#11U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#16QS World University Rankings 2025
#20Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023