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Private Non-Profit4-Yearlarge campus
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
4.7Exceptional
8%
Highly Selective
95%
Graduation
About Cornell University
Cornell University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Ithaca, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 15,935 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Cornell University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 8% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $104,043 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $32,337 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
8%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
15,935
Total students
Median Earnings
$104,043
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$66,014
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,014
Per year
Average Net Price
$32,337
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
775
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$66,014/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$32,337/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$129,348
10-Year Earnings
$1,040,430
ROI Multiple
8.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Cornell University
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$104k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
15,935
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
