Cornell University Admissions 2024-25

Cornell University Admissions 2024-25: The University of Cornell is an Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York. It was started in 1865 as a privately owned higher education school. Authorised by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, recognised among some of the well-known institutions of higher education in the USA offering a vast array of subject-specific courses including Business and management, computer science and engineering, arts and political sciences, etc.

The university takes in more than 20,000 admissions annually out of which 2000-2500 are foreign students coming from other countries. With an acceptance rate of 7.9%, the Cornell University world ranking for 2024 is #16.

Cornell University Admissions 2024-25

The application process for Cornell University admission 2024 is open from August 2024 and the admission deadline is Jan 02, 2025. Interested students can apply directly from the university’s official website www.admissions.cornell.edu.

Students applying for admissions should have documents proving their academic excellence and achievements made in high school with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 (or higher) to increase their chances of getting in. They should have got at least 1520 marks on the SAT or 35 on the ACT with English proficiency test scores like IELTS or GRE for international students coming from non-English speaking countries.

Cornell University fees for admission include an application form fee of $80 and further tuition fee that varies from $65,000 to $80,000 depending upon the course. Cornell University’s QS Ranking is #16 with an acceptance rate of 7-8% varying annually and indicating high competition among the applicants to get admission.

Cornell University Applicant Portal

The CUWeb login portal admissions.cornell.edu/applicant-portal, is a one-stop solution for all the application and registration-related requirements made by the CU’s tech department. It offers all the necessary services required for the application process with a user-specific interface and easy-to-navigate options.

To apply for the Cornell University program in any particular course, every student is required to make an account with their username and password. Students will get their personalised Cornell NETID,  GUESTID, and WCMC CWID that has to be entered along with the password to initiate the application process with essential documents including high school mark sheets with GPA records (minimum 3.7) and other documents showing academic achievements.

A Cornell NetID consists of your initials followed by a sequence of one or more digits, such as abc123. If you do not possess a Cornell NetID, you may consult the NetID information available in the faculty resources section and reach out to the registrar for assistance.

Cornell University Engineering Admissions

Cornell University achieved a 9th rank in the category of Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs and 13th rank in the Best Engineering Schools (tied) according to the U.S. News & World Report for the 2022-23 academic year. Additionally, it was positioned at 48th place in the QS World University Rankings for Engineering and Technology.

The university has an acceptance rate of 7.9% for Engineering programs and #3 WUR ranking and a 98.3 score indicating a great academic level. Being an integrated and non-segregated institution situated in Ithaca, New York. The university provides a diverse array of academic options, featuring 80 undergraduate majors and 122 minors, along with interdisciplinary and dual degree programs including engineering.

To get into the engineering program applicants must have subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry and computer science as mandatory subjects.

Cornell University Admission Requirements for International Students

Apart from the general admission requirements, the Cornell University International requirements are Language Proficiency, Good academic history, Income proof, Visa, etc.

1. English Language Proficiency (ELP)

Students must have taken an EPF such as TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, IELTS, ACTFL, etc, and clear the exam with minimum scores mentioned below:

• In TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT, you have to score 100 and above.
• In iTEP, you must score 5.5 and above.
• In the IELTS Academic, you have to score 7.5 and above.
• In the Duolingo English Test, you need to score 120 and above.
• In the PTE Academic, your score should not be less than 70
• On the Cambridge English Scale, your score should be min 191
• In the SAT evidence-based reading and writing portion test, your score must be min 650

Cornell University Acceptance Rate

Cornell University has an overall acceptance rate of 7.9% which can vary by 1-2% depending upon its stream, as the Cornell Engineering Department has an acceptance rate of 9%. Securing the 16th position in the QS world university rankings and an overall score of 87, the competition level has touched new highs making the acceptance rate slouch down a bit for students. However, a good SAT and ACT score of above 1510 and 35 (respectively) with a 3.7 GPA can help students secure their place in the university.

Cornell University Cost

The annual tuition fee at Cornell University is $63,200 and an overall fee of $83,000 including tuition fees, accommodation and other expenses, which may vary depending on the type of course or school the student has enrolled in. The average tuition cost of a 4-year undergraduate degree course is $58,000 in the USA, indicating that the cost is on the expensive side when it comes to higher education.

Cornell University being at 16th rank in the world gets a high number of applications annually making the overall cost of pursuing any course at Cornell University 40% more expensive than any other normal college in the USA.

Also, the students willing to earn can study at Cornell part-time at $16,00-$17,00 per credit hour. Further details can be retrieved through the Cornell University email or students living nearby can visit the Cornell University address for proper assistance. 

Cornell University Ranking 2024

The university holds the 16th position as per reports and surveys conducted by Quacquarelli Symonds and it got 16th position in the QS world university rankings. This position is given great consideration and value all over the world as it involves procedure-based reports like the academic performance of students, facilities, faculty, fee structure, etc to develop the rankings of any college or university. 

Cornell University holds the 11th position among the Best national universities in the USA. Apart from being on the list of top universities, it has an acceptance rate of 7.9% making it stand among the most competitive universities. US News’s Best Global University list gave it a #19 ranking in the US for the year 2024 and #8 to the Cornell University Engineering College and 12th position out of 200 colleges by the US News for the year 2024.

Cornell University Tata Scholarship

Cornell University has a joint scholarship program with Tata Putra Philanthropy Tata Education and Development Trust known as “Cornell University Tata Scholarship”. It is a financial aid program designed to assist Indian students willing to pursue higher education at Cornell University. This program aims to completely sponsor the tuition fees for higher education at CU.

It has to be renewed every year for four years, provided that the students have to uphold satisfactory academic standards and maintain a consistent GPA to remain eligible for the scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship every student must be an Indian citizen, completed schooling with a minimum of 70%, and must have a confirmation letter from Cornell University for a UG course.

Apart from these, the students should have taken any English proficiency test like IELTS or GRE with a minimum score of 7.5+ in IELTS and 165 (in Quant) and 155 (verbal) in GRE.

Cornell University Admission Contact Details

• Official Website: https://admissions.cornell.edu/how-to-apply
• Address: Ithaca, NY 14850
• Phone: +1 – 607-254-4636