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Private university

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, United States
QS ranking
14
Acceptance rate
11%
Tuition fee
USD58,586/ year

Study background

University introduction

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York, United States. Its most popular subjects include Biology, Computer Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business and Agricultural Business. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 24,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Canada

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Taiwan

Student gender

In this university

49%
51%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

9 : 1
9 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 4 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 7.2 bn

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

3,796

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Biology

  2. 2.

    Computer Science

  3. 3.

    Hospitality and Tourism Management

  4. 4.

    Business

  5. 5.

    Agricultural Business

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

2

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

2,300acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

18

Health support

In this university

500 : 1
500 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

393 : 1
393 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

36

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

12

Football / Track fields

7

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

6

Badminton courts

10

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

16

Number of dormitories

12

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,534
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
67 - 76%
Temperature
-9°
6°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
63 - 71%
Temperature
2°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 76%
Temperature
11°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
73 - 77%
Temperature
-5°
16°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Distance between airport and university

5 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 2 - 5
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 26 - 32

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

940 : 1
940 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

862 : 1
862 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

100

Average numbers of services

8