Founded in 1865, Cornell University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ithaca (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Cornell University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Cornell University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 158 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Cornell University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Cornell University |
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Founded | 1865 |
Motto | I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study. Ezra Cornell, 1865 |
Colours | Carnelian and white |
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Address | 300 Day Hall Ithaca 14853 New York United States |
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Tel | +1 (607) 255 2000 |
Fax | +1 (607) 255 5396 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is considered but not required - Secondary school rank is considered but not required - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required - Admission test scores are considered but not required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are recommended |
Admission Rate | 10-20% |
Admission Office | 410 Thurston Avenue Ithaca 14853-2488 (607) 255 5241 |
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Student Enrollment | 20,000-24,999 |
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Academic Staff | 2,000-2,499 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Land Grant Institution | Yes |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1921
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