Applying to Cornell

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Cornell University is 8.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 66.01%. 32,718 men and 32,917 women applied to Cornell and 2,617 men and 2,963 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,753 men and 1,926 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Cornell.

In 2024, 1,294 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 425 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Cornell.

The median SAT score is 1,520 with 740 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 720. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 760 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at Cornell. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Cornell University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Cornell. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Cornell University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $80 for undergraduate schools and $105 for graduate schools of Cornell University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Cornell.