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Rank #20Private

Cornell University

(Cornell)

Ithaca

#20

World Ranking

$63,200/year

International Tuition

7%

Acceptance Rate

24%

International Students

About Cornell University

Cornell is the only Ivy League university with a land-grant mission, offering unique programs in hotel administration, agriculture, and veterinary medicine alongside traditional liberal arts. Its Ithaca campus features dramatic gorges and waterfalls.

Why Choose Cornell?

Cornell's unique combination of Ivy League prestige with land-grant accessibility offers programs you won't find at any other top university.

Popular Programs

Engineering
Hotel Administration
Agriculture
Architecture
Computer Science
Business
Veterinary Medicine

Admission Requirements

Competitive admissions varying by college within Cornell. Strong academic record, test scores (optional recently), and extracurricular achievements. TOEFL/IELTS for international students.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Cornell meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Need-blind for domestic applicants. The Tata Scholarship supports Indian students, and various merit awards are available.

Campus Life

Ithaca's gorges, waterfalls, and Finger Lakes wine country provide a stunning natural backdrop. Cornell's diverse colleges create varied student communities with 1,000+ organizations.

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