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Cornell University is a University institution located in Ithaca, NY, in a small town setting.
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural Economics |
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| Agriculture |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Food Science |
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| International Agriculture |
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| Plant Sciences |
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| Viticulture And Enology |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural History And Criticism |
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| Architecture |
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| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Environmental Design/architecture |
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| Landscape Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Gay/lesbian Studies |
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| German Studies |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biometry/biometrics |
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| Entomology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Labor And Industrial Relations |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Agricultural Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Operations Research |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Nutrition Sciences |
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| Science, Technology And Society |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47,039
Applied
5,448
Accepted
15,182
Enrolled
Female Admissions
24,982
Females Applied
3,016
Females Accepted
12%
Male Admissions
26,342
Males Applied
2,432
Males Accepted
9%
Applying
80
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 2nd | March 31st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 15th | June 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 680 | 750 | ||
| SAT Math | 710 | 790 | ||
| ACT Composite | 32 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
56,550
Private
Fees
672
Full-time student fees
15,296
Room & board
9,152
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
48,835
Avg. Financial Aid Package
48,913
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
62,170
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,255
Avg. Loan Aid
42,228
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
15,182
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
59%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.46% |
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| Black or African American | 6.84% |
| White or Caucasian | 36.29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.37% |
| Asian | 19.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
| Two or more races | 4.69% |
| Other | 7.99% |
Gender
Male (47.02%)
Female (52.98%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 52% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Slope Day (spring concert and celebration), Homecoming and Welcome Weekend/Orientation
Slope Day (spring concert and celebration), Homecoming and Welcome Weekend/Orientation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
co-ed local Greek organizations
co-ed local Greek organizations
Most popular organizations:
Class Councils, Cornell Hillel, Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Association, Outing Club and Student Assembly
Class Councils, Cornell Hillel, Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Association, Outing Club and Student Assembly
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
Division 1 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
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No |
| Wrestling | |
Division 1 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
Division 1 | No |
| Fencing | |
Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Gymnastics | |
Division 1 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
Division 1 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Squash | |
Division 1 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Water Polo | |
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No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Faculty
2,193
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,817
Part-time - 376
Male - 1,359
Female - 834
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