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Cornell University is moving to a heightened level of COVID mitigation and responsiveness, out of an abundance of caution. All university activities involving undergraduates (including events and social gatherings) and all university-sponsored events (including winter celebrations) are canceled. Visitors and guests are not allowed on campus until further notice and Cornell University's Undergraduate Admissions Office located at 410 Thurston Avenue is closed to all visitors for an unknown period of time. You may still reach our admission staff, Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, by phone or by email to admissions@cornell.edu.
Cornell University encourages prospective students, their families, and advocates to meet virtually through live sessions and recordings posted on our websites. Cornell has experienced great success with virtual outreach, bringing information and connection to students all around the world, and expects to continue these activities. You can also learn more through our FAQ page and reach us through our campus email addresses or by telephone with questions.
Please note that Cornell University does not track demonstrated interest. Visiting campus is not required nor expected of applicants. Students can articulate their fit and interest in Cornell through specific essay questions in the application.
Questions for Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions
Our website remains the best place to learn about the opportunities that Cornell has to offer, and the steps students should take to apply for admission. To learn more about Cornell and our students, we invite you to stay connected and follow us on social media. You may still reach and engage admissions office staff, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT, via email at admissions@cornell.edu and by phone at 607-255-5241. We also invite you to use our searchable database of frequently asked questions (and answers).
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Schedule Your Visit
Cornell University is moving to a heightened level of COVID mitigation and responsiveness, out of an abundance of caution. All university activities involving undergraduates (including events and social gatherings) and all university-sponsored events (including winter celebrations) are canceled. Visitors and guests are not allowed on campus until further notice and Cornell University's Undergraduate Admissions Office located at 410 Thurston Avenue is closed to all visitors for an unknown period of time. You may still reach our admission staff, Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, by phone or by email to admissions@cornell.edu.
Cornell University encourages prospective students, their families, and advocates to meet virtually through live sessions and recordings posted on our websites. Cornell has experienced great success with virtual outreach, bringing information and connection to students all around the world, and expects to continue these activities. You can also learn more through our FAQ page and reach us through our campus email addresses or by telephone with questions.
Please note that Cornell University does not track demonstrated interest. Visiting campus is not required nor expected of applicants. Students can articulate their fit and interest in Cornell through specific essay questions in the application.
Questions for Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions
Our website remains the best place to learn about the opportunities that Cornell has to offer, and the steps students should take to apply for admission. To learn more about Cornell and our students, we invite you to stay connected and follow us on social media. You may still reach and engage admissions office staff, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT, via email at admissions@cornell.edu and by phone at 607-255-5241. We also invite you to use our searchable database of frequently asked questions (and answers).
We are happy to provide you with general information about admissions, our students, academics, and financial aid at the university. In particular, the admissions data listed here are meant to give you a broad understanding of the kind of highly qualified candidates we admit to Cornell. These numbers should not be interpreted, however, to mean that objective data are the most important criteria in our selection process. Other factors, such as secondary school curriculum and performance, special talents, extracurricular activities, essays, and interviews (where required) are critical to our decision making as well.
Students in the Cornell Class of 2025 Come From...
Afghanistan • Albania • Argentina • Armenia • Australia • Austria • Bangladesh • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Botswana • Brazil • Bulgaria • Burundi • Cambodia • Canada • China (including Hong Kong) • Colombia • Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Ethiopia • France • Germany • Ghana • Guatemala • Haiti • Hungary • India • Italy • Japan • Kazakhstan • Kenya • Malaysia • Mauritius • Mexico • Nepal • New Zealand • Nigeria • Norway • Oman • Pakistan • Peru • Philippines • Portugal • Romania • Russia • Rwanda • Saudi Arabia • Singapore • Somalia • South Africa • South Korea • Switzerland • Syria • Taiwan • Thailand • Trinidad and Tobago • Tunisia • Turkey • United Kingdom • United Arab Republic • United States • Uruguay • Venezuela • Vietnam • Zambia
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Class of 2025 Admissions: University Totals for the 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle
Standardized Tests: Enrolling Student Scores
Class Rank: Enrolling Students*
*22.3% of students were ranked. Secondary School: Enrolling Students
Class of 2025 Demographics:
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Academics: Courses Offered: 4,000+ Undergraduate Major/Interdisciplinary Programs: 100+ Retention/Persistence: First-year students returning after their first year: 96% Undergraduate Enrollment by College (Fall 2020):
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Class of 2020 Financial Aid:
2017-2018 Costs: Endowed Colleges
Contract Colleges New York State Resident
Nonresident
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