Universities/NY/Cornell University

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private Nonprofit · 15,995 students

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$104k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

9%Acceptance Rate

95%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)95.4%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)86.9%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate98.4%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students15.4%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1535

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Computer Science17.9%

Business & Marketing14.4%

Engineering13.2%

Biological Sciences9.9%

Social Sciences7.7%

Psychology3.2%

Mathematics2.0%

Communications1.9%

Health Sciences0.7%

History0.5%

Humanities0.5%

Faculty & Resources

$18k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$33k

Instructional Spend per Student

$10.2B

Total Endowment

Cornell University — Academics

Cornell University has a graduation rate of 95.4%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 98.4%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1535, and the ACT midpoint is 34. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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