Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Cornell University reported a 6.9% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Cornell University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ithaca, NY, with an SAT reference of 1540 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $28,690 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

6.9%

71,164 applicants

SAT reference

1540

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,690

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Cornell University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)147015401570
ACT (composite, 1–36)333435

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

95.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

98.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$104,043

Student Body

15,995

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Cornell University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$1,776
$30,001 – $48,000$4,070
$48,001 – $75,000$6,796
$75,001 – $110,000$14,311
$110,000+$49,992

Top Majors at Cornell University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Computer & Information Sciences693
Business, Management & Marketing557
Engineering511
Agriculture & Natural Resources423
Biological & Biomedical Sciences382
Social Sciences297
Psychology125
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies121
Architecture110
Physical Sciences100

Financial Aid at Cornell University

About Cornell University

Official website: https://www.cornell.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.cornell.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Cornell University

What is the acceptance rate at Cornell University?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Cornell University is 7%. the reported applicant count is about 71,164. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Cornell University?

The historical 7% acceptance rate suggests Cornell University was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Cornell University?

The imported historical records for Cornell University include an SAT reference value of 1540 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Cornell University?

The stored historical average net price at Cornell University is $28,690 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 48%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $55,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Cornell University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Cornell University is 95%. its stored first-year retention rate is 98%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $104,043. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Cornell University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Cornell University?

Cornell University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 2, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA February 15. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Cornell University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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