Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private · City campus · 15,995 students

Cornell University is a private city college in Ithaca, NY, with about 15,995 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Cornell University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1500–1570

SAT (25–75)

33–35

ACT (25–75)

$88,140/yr

Cost of attendance

$104,043

Median earnings

95%

Graduation rate

98%

Retention

9:1

Student:faculty

93%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$4,079/yr

$30–48k$5,017/yr

$48–75k$8,006/yr

$75–110k$20,449/yr

$110k+$48,783/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Cornell University.