Outcomes at Cornell
Graduation Rate
94.53%
Retention Rate
97.00%
2020 Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at Cornell University is 94.53% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. 3,040 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,216 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 93.67%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Cornell University. 3,040 students have completed. In addition, 18 students still enrolled and 158 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,216 | 3,216 |
| Completers | 3,040 (94.53%) | 3,040 |
| Still Enrolled | 18 (0.56%) | 18 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 158 (4.91%) | 158 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,796 students have completed in 4 years and additional 189 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,796 (86.94%) |
1,324 (84.06%) |
1,472 (89.70%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 189 (5.88%) |
105 (6.67%) |
84 (5.12%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 55 (1.71%) |
37 (2.35%) |
18 (1.10%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94.53% (3,040/3,216) | 93.08% (1,466/1,575) | 95.92% (1,574/1,641) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 84.62% (11/13) | 80.00% (4/5) | 87.50% (7/8) |
| Asian | 95.56% (517/541) | 93.52% (231/247) | 97.28% (286/294) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 92.00% (207/225) | 89.58% (86/96) | 93.80% (121/129) |
| Hispanic | 91.19% (352/386) | 90.34% (187/207) | 92.18% (165/179) |
| White | 95.69% (1,198/1,252) | 94.84% (607/640) | 96.57% (591/612) |
| Two or More Race | 95.39% (145/152) | 91.43% (64/70) | 98.78% (81/82) |
| Unknown | 96.39% (294/305) | 95.54% (150/157) | 97.30% (144/148) |