Cornell University
Be one of the first to share outcomes for Cornell University — your data helps future applicants. Your data improves chances for everyone.
Share your outcomesAcceptance Rate
8.2%
Total Profiles
25
SAT Range
1480–1560
User Accept Rate
28.0%
Tuition
$66,014
Undergrad Enrollment
15,935
Applicants
65,635
Yield Rate
66.0%
Student:Faculty
9:1
Applicant Profiles
Includes estimated profiles based on IPEDS data. Contribute yours to improve accuracy.
- GPA
- 3.52
- SAT
- 1320
- ACT
- 35
- GPA
- 3.54
- SAT
- 1360
- ACT
- 31
- GPA
- 3.79
- SAT
- 1430
- ACT
- 32
- GPA
- 3.78
- SAT
- 1500
- ACT
- 33
- GPA
- 3.54
- SAT
- 1530
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.98
- SAT
- 1530
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.13
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 35
- GPA
- 3.81
- SAT
- 1450
- ACT
- 35
- GPA
- 3.02
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 32
- GPA
- 3.00
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.69
- SAT
- 1560
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.27
- SAT
- 1370
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.87
- SAT
- 1440
- ACT
- 32
- GPA
- 3.79
- SAT
- 1480
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.63
- SAT
- 1250
- ACT
- 27
- GPA
- 3.20
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.15
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 34
- GPA
- 3.77
- SAT
- 1510
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.02
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 2.78
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.83
- SAT
- 1480
- ACT
- 35
- GPA
- 3.14
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 35
- GPA
- 4.00
- SAT
- 1490
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.86
- SAT
- 1520
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.71
- SAT
- 1510
- ACT
- 33
| 2024 | REJECTED | 3.52 | 1320 | 35 | RD |
| 2023 | REJECTED | 3.54 | 1360 | 31 | RD |
| 2026 | ACCEPTED | 3.79 | 1430 | 32 | RD |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 3.78 | 1500 | 33 | ED |
| 2025 | WAITLISTED | 3.54 | 1530 | — | EA |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.98 | 1530 | — | EA |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.13 | — | 35 | RD |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.81 | 1450 | 35 | EA |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 3.02 | — | 32 | EA |
| 2024 | WAITLISTED | 3.00 | — | — | RD |
| 2025 | WAITLISTED | 3.69 | 1560 | — | EA |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.27 | 1370 | — | EA |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.87 | 1440 | 32 | ED |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.79 | 1480 | — | RD |
| 2026 | REJECTED | 3.63 | 1250 | 27 | REA |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.20 | — | — | RD |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.15 | — | 34 | ED |
| 2025 | WAITLISTED | 3.77 | 1510 | — | EA |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.02 | — | — | RD |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 2.78 | — | — | RD |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.83 | 1480 | 35 | REA |
| 2023 | REJECTED | 3.14 | — | 35 | EA |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 4.00 | 1490 | — | EA |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.86 | 1520 | — | ED |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.71 | 1510 | 33 | REA |
Application Funnel
4-year historical data from IPEDS & College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
Application Volume
Cornell University has become significantly more selective over the past 3 years. Applications are up 41% while admits have stayed relatively flat, driving the acceptance rate down.
Campus Safety
| Category | On-Campus | Residence Hall | Non-Campus | Public Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | — | — | — |
| Fondling | 21 | — | 1 | — |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Rape | 23 | — | 2 | — |
| Robbery | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: DOE Campus Safety and Security data, reported under the Clery Act.
Athletics
Men's
Women's
Popular Majors (Bachelor's)
4yr Grad Rate
88%
6yr Grad Rate
94%
Retention Rate
98%
Median Earnings
$104,043