Cornell University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,422
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	9%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Cornell is 9%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Cornell University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Cornell emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Cornell boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

8.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,015

Cost of attendance at Cornell University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,015

Cost of attendance at Cornell University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Cornell University received on average $52,674 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$52,674

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	578	18%	$5,234	$3,025,201
Other Federal Grant	578	18%	$7,162	$4,139,522
State Grant/Scholarships	445	14%	$3,540	$1,575,322
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,569	48%	$50,341	$78,985,218
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,608	50%	$52,674	$84,700,062

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cornell University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cornell University students is 94.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 95.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 92.7%.

94.1%

asian 96.1% 619 students
African American 89.7% 200 students
white 95.1% 1,130 students
unknown 94.4% 221 students
hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 90.2% 394 students
International Students 95.8% 273 students
Mixed Race 95.1% 136 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ivy Group
Baseball Ivy Group
Basketball Ivy Group
Track and Cross Country Ivy Group

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Cornell University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cornell University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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