Cornell University

93% of Cornell University MBA graduates accepted offers within 3 months of graduation. In total, 94% of students received job offers within 3 months of graduation. For the Class of 2023 graduates, the average base salary of the graduates is USD 162,808 and the median salary is USD 175,000 (Around INR 1.4 Cr.). The top industries whose graduates have received the highest salary is Consulting and Financial Services with USD 190,000 and USD 175,000 respectively.

If students meet the minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4.0 and have UG degree in a STEM field, they are eligible. Application materials required are:

• Online application
• Statement of Purpose
• Academic transcripts
• Technical writing sample
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Application fee
• Resume

Cornell MEng in Engineering Management can be completed in two semesters of intensive study. By studying this course, students can increase their employment with top-notch firms across the US and the world. Also, students can improve their value by adding real-world experience through industry-sponsored projects to the portfolio. The tuition fee for this course is around INR 57.6 Lakh.

Globally, Cornell University ranking is #16 in 2026 and 2025. The university has managed to stay in the Top 20 Universities in the world. According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, this university ranks at #20 in 2025. Even in THE rankings, the university ranks among the Top 20 Universities in the world. In the Global Universities category ranking, Cornell ranks at #16 in 2025, as per U.S. News. 

In the 2025 edition of National Universities category, Cornell University ranking is slightly above Top 10 Universities in the US. So, Cornell ranks at #11 in the US-specific ranking universities. In 2024, it was placed at #12 position. Over the years since 2022, the university's position has remained in the Top 20 National Universities.

Cornell University MS fees vary from INR 17 L to INR 55 L for first-year. The below table includes the first year fees of popular MS specializations at Cornell:

For international students, Cornell University fees for an year is USD 65,204 (Around INR 55 L) for the 2023-24 academic year. Now, since this is the fee for one year, one can expect the tuition fee to be around this amount only. The living expense that a UG student has to bear are USD 25,038 (9 months). The expenses amount in INR is around INR 21 L.

The decision to choose between Cornell or Stanford University Or Columbia University depends on students choice. Note all these 3 universities are Ivy League universities and are known for their academic excellence. A comparison between these 3 universities is given below: 

Cornell’s ranking has improved in the 2025 edition of National Universities ranking by a top-ranking publisher. In 2025, the university ranks at #11 position whereas, in 2024, it ranks at #12 position. So, it can be said that the university ranks at slightly above than Top 10 Universities in the U.S. In the world rankings too, the university ranks among the Top 20 Universities in the world in the latest rankings.