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Cornell University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ithaca, New York, United States. Established in 1865, Cornell University (CU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. CU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 161-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 0-9%. It is considered an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. CU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Cornell University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Cornell University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Cornell University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Cornell University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym CU
Founded 1865
Motto I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study. Ezra Cornell, 1865
Colours Carnelian and white
Mascot Touchdown the Bear
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Location

Address 300 Day Hall
Ithaca
14853 New York
United States
Cornell University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Cornell University Phone Number (607) 255 2000
Cornell University Fax Number (607) 255 5396
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Recognition and Accreditation

Cornell University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Cornell University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cornell University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Planning Accreditation Board


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Cornell University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Cornell University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Cornell University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cornell University's academic range and degree level offering.



Cornell University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Cornell University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Cornell University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Cornell University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Cornell University.



Cornell University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Cornell University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Cornell University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Cornell University Admission Info


Cornell University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Cornell University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Cornell University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Cornell University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Cornell University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Cornell University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Cornell University has more than 6200 international students.


Cornell University's Admission Office Admission Office

410 Thurston Avenue
Ithaca 14853-2488
(607) 255 5241


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Cornell University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Cornell University Size and Profile


Cornell University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Cornell UniversityThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Cornell University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Cornell University's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Cornell University's Control Type Control Type

Cornell University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Cornell University's Entity Type Entity Type

Cornell University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Cornell University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Cornell University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Cornell University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Cornell University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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Cornell University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Cornell University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Cornell University Facilities


Cornell University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Cornell University's Library

Cornell University's library has 16 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2022 the library reported 5,270,855 physical books, 2,151,765 digital/electronic media and 2,412 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 321 full-time employees, including 103 librarians. Cornell University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year.


Cornell University's Housing University Housing

Yes

In particular, Cornell University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,422 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Cornell University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Cornell University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Cornell University Services


Cornell University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Cornell University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Cornell University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Cornell University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Cornell University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Cornell University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Cornell University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Cornell University
  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • College of Architecture, Art and Planning
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Human Ecology
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Cornell Law School
  • Johnson Graduate School of Management
  • School of Hotel Administration
  • School of Industrial and Labor Relations
  • Graduate School
  • Weill Medical College

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Memberships and Affiliations

Cornell University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cornell University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Ivy League
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornell University public or private?

Cornell University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Cornell University profit or non-profit?

Cornell University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Cornell University in terms of enrollment?

Cornell UniversityThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Cornell University in terms of academic staff?

Cornell University's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is Cornell University a coeducational institution?

Cornell University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Cornell University use?

Cornell University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Cornell University affiliated with?

None.

Does Cornell University admit international students?

Yes. Cornell University has more than 6200 international students.

What is Cornell University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Cornell University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Cornell University CU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Cornell University CU located?

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York, United States. Address: 300 Day Hall.

Is Cornell University CU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Cornell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1921).

Does Cornell University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Cornell University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Cornell University have a university library?

Yes

Cornell University's library has 16 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2022 the library reported 5,270,855 physical books, 2,151,765 digital/electronic media and 2,412 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 321 full-time employees, including 103 librarians. Cornell University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year.

Does Cornell University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

In particular, Cornell University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,422 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Cornell University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Cornell University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Cornell University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Cornell University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Cornell University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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