Cornell University

Cornell University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ithaca, NY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The Cornell's 2024 tuition & fees is $66,014 for the academic year 2023-2024. 49% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $54,352.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 25,898 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

Cornell ranked 16^th in National Universities and 2^nd in New York Colleges rankings. Cornell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Cornell University is $66,014. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $30,085.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $68,953 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $30,151.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$66,014
Graduate	$30,085

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$68,953
Graduate	$30,151

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Cornell University is 8.16% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 66.01%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,520.

The average graduation rate is 95%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 25,898 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Cornell Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	8.16% Acceptance Rate / 66.01% Yield
Test Scores »	1,520 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »	95%
Retention Rate	97%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	25,898 (15,735 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$54,352

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Cornell University has a law school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

Cornell Offered Programs
Cornell University Law School
Graduate Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Cornell University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Cornell
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No