Cornell University

Cornell offers need-based financial aid to admitted international students who have applied for financial aid and have demonstrated financial aid. So, admission decision for financial decisions are need-based. This means that applications for international students are evaluated for admission with consideration of the ability of parents or students to pay the educational costs. The university aims to meet 100% of the admitted international undergraduates' demonstrated financial need.

Cornell University entry requirements for Indian Undergraduate and Graduate applicants are:

• UG: The applicants must have passed Secondary School. Also, do check the college-wise requirements too. From Fall 2026 session, SAT / ACT score will also be required. An English language proficiency score is also required
• PG: A Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline is required. Additionally, an English language proficiency score, academic Statement of Purpose, standardized test scores, LOR etc. are also required

These are a few of Cornell's firsts:

• One of the first to admit students of color in Mid-1880s
• The founding institution for Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African-American Undergraduate fraternity in 1906
• In 1916, Cornell Uni became the founding institution for Rho Psi, the first Asian fraternity in the Ivy League
• The first university to have an inter-faith department for religious affairs in 1929
• In 1945, Cornell became the first U.S. University to offer a four-year UG course in the field of Industrial and Labor Relations
• In 1947, Cornell became the first university in the U.S. to offer a major in American Studies

Yes, there is an Indian Student Association (ISA) at Cornell University. This is a student-led group that represents the interests of Indian students on the campus. It plays an important role in fostering cultural identity, helping Indian students, and building community. A few of the events organized by ISA are Holi, Diwali Night, Bollywood Movie screenings, Food fests, etc.

The trends for number of students who apply to Cornell Uni admissions each year, the number of students who get selected, along with the acceptance rate each year are given below:

Cornell University received over 65,000 applications for the admission cycle of 2024-25, of which the university only accepted about 5,500 students. The number of enrollees on the other hand stood at 3,500. These statistics suggest that the Cornell University acceptance rate is around 8.4%, making the admission criteria of the university extremely selective.

The number of international applications received on the other hand was almost 17,000, of which 580 students were offered admission. This means that the Cornell acceptance rate for international students is even lower, at just 3.4%, making the competition extremely diffcult.

Cornell is known for its offering of extensive high-quality programs, its unique status as a private and land-grant university, and its strong programs in study areas like Engineering, Hotel Administration, and Architecture. Additionally, Cornell is famous for innovative and technologically advanced beginnings and its strong research reputation. So, being a federal land-grant institution in New York State, the university has a responsibility to make contributions in all fields of knowledge that improve the quality of life in the world, state, and the nation (being within Ivy League institution).

The main campus of Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY. The campus size is 2,300 acres. Cornell is approximately a 4-hour drive from New York City. The university is about an hour north of Binghamton, three hours from Niagara Falls, an hour south of Syracuse. Besides, Ithaca, Cornell University is extended to other locations like New York; Doha, Qatar; Geneva, New York; Rome; Washington D.C.