Cornell University
NY · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 8.4% | 3,827 | 95.0% | 1,530 |
| 2024-2025 | 8.4% | 3,525 | 96.0% | 1,540 |
| 2023-2024 | 7.3% | 1,643 | 95.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | — | — | 95.3% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 8.7% | 3,718 | 94.8% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Pennsylvania
- Columbia University
- Duke University
- Yale University
- Northwestern University
- Dartmouth College
- Harvard University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Cornell University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Southern California
- Boston University
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Cornell University?
Cornell University admits 8.4% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Cornell University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Cornell University is 1490–1550, with a median score of 1530. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1490; students at the 75th percentile scored 1550.
What ACT score do I need for Cornell University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Cornell University is 33–35, with a median of 34.
How much does Cornell University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Cornell University is $73,946. Room and board is approximately $21,348. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Cornell University?
Cornell University's 6-year graduation rate is 95.0%. The first-year retention rate is 97.8%.
How many students attend Cornell University?
Cornell University enrolls 16,138 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Cornell University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.