Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Cornell University
Cornell University is a large, private nonprofit institution in Ithaca, NY, in a city setting. It enrolls about 15,995 students. The acceptance rate is 9%. 95% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $104,043.
9%
Acceptance
$28,690
Net price
15,995
Enrollment
95%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
9%
Acceptance rate
1,535
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$28,690
Average net price
$69,314
In-state tuition
$69,314
Out-of-state tuition
$19,428
Room & board
$1,226
Books & supplies
$88,140
Total cost of attendance
18%
Students receiving Pell grants
18%
Students with federal loans
$14,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$104,043
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$87,830
Median earnings (6 yrs)
95%
Graduation rate
98%
Retention rate
92%
Earn more than a HS grad
$33,431
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
15,995
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
15%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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