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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Cornell University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
8.4%
Total Applicants
65,582
Total Admitted
5,516
Total Enrolled
3,525
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 33,387 | 32,195 | 65,582 |
| Admitted | 2,529 | 2,987 | 5,516 |
| Enrolled | 1,648 | 1,877 | 3,525 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/1
Applied9,973
Admitted1,161
Waitlist
Offered
8,103
Accepted Spot
6,190
Admitted from Waitlist
388
Admission Factors
How Cornell University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Important
Class RankTest Scores
Considered
InterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: required
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1510–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)730–770
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)770–800
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)33–35
136
Submitting SAT: 44.9%
Submitting ACT: 14.6%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$71,266
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$71,266
Required Fees
$1,004
Room & Board
$20,574
Books & Supplies
$1,216
Total COA (In-State)
$94,060
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$94,060
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$57,947
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$29,441
% Graduating with Debt
31%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
86.8%
5-Year Rate
94%
6-Year Rate
95.6%
Special Study Options
Double majorHonors programIndependent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Cornell University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 75%. View original PDF.