Cornell University
tuition & fees
$69,314
graduate tuition & fees
$30,160
acceptance rate
9%
Student Population
26,793
online students
527
Number of Programs
348
Financial Aid Amount
$63,849
SAT Scores
1,540
Graduation Rate
95%
Cornell University is a Private, 4 years college located in Ithaca, New York. Cornell ranked 17th in National Universities, 20th in World Universities, and 2nd in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 26,793 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Cornell's acceptance rate is 8.76% last year (undergraduate school).
Cornell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Cornell University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 |
| Phone | 607-255-2000 |
| WEB | www.cornell.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admissions.cornell.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.cornell.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/cornell |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.cornell.edu/service-resources/veteran-education-benefits |
| Disability Service | health.cornell.edu/services/student-disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Cornell University is 8.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 63.91%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8.76 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 63.91 % |
Tuition & Fees
Cornell's 2025 tuition & fees is $69,314 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.00% compared to the last year's rate ($66,014).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $30,160. The graduate tuition increased by 0.25% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $69,314 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $30,160 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 26,793 students have enrolled at Cornell (2024-2025). Among them, 527 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Cornell has 16,128 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 10,665 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 26,793 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 16,128 |
| Graduate Students | 10,665 |
| Online Enrollment | 527 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Cornell offers 348 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Cornell
| Number of programs | 348 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |