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Cornell University

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Acceptance Rate 11 %
SAT Average 1,480
Tuition & Fees $59,282
Student Population 23,600
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $39,868

Academic Overview

Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, NY
Cornell University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years institute located in Ithaca, New York. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $59,282 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 23,600 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 11% and the graduation rate is 95% last year.
The salary after graduation from Cornell University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $101,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Cornell University are $59,282. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $30,022 on average.
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Cornell University 2021 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,282
Graduate$30,022
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at Cornell. The acceptance rate of Cornell is 11% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 60%. The average graduation rate is 95% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $39,868 and 52% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 23,600 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
[Chart] Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for Cornell University is 11 %.
Graduation Rate for Cornell University is 95 %
Retention Rate for Cornell University is 97 %
Student Population for Cornell University is 23,600
Student to Faculty Rate for Cornell University is 9 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $39,868 at Cornell University.

Offered Degrees

Cornell offers 323 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree970
Post Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree1191
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1040
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

Cornell University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:7,120)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,924)

Veterans Benefits

Cornell University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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