United States · Private + statutory Ivy League research university
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York · Founded 1865
QS World #16
THE #22
Official site
Acceptance rate
7.5%
Total students
26,284
International
~25%
Annual tuition
USD 68,380 / year private colleges; USD 45,302 / year for NY residents in statutory colleges
The largest and most diverse Ivy. Cornell's hybrid public-private structure means hospitality, agriculture, labor relations and veterinary medicine — fields not normally found at elite private schools — are world-leading here.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- TOEFL iBT 100+ for most colleges; Hotel School 100+
- Tests
- Each college sets its own; most require SAT/ACT from 2025-26.
- Deadlines
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- Early Decision: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 2
- Financial aid
- Need-blind for US, need-aware international; full need met. NY-state residents enjoy public-college pricing in statutory colleges.
Famous for
Hotel Administration
Engineering
Agriculture (CALS)
Architecture
Veterinary
Notable alumni
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Bill Nye
- Jeff Hawkins (Palm)
Cost estimate
$86,380 / year
Tuition $68,380 + living $18,000
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