Cornell University

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, Indian Student Association (ISA) is present at Cornell. The student-led group represents Indian community on the campus. It plays an crucial role in providing cultural identity, helping Indian students, and building community. A few of the events conducted by ISA are: 

• Diwali
• Holi
• Bollywood Movie screenings

Check the trends for number of students who apply to Cornell Uni admissions each year, the no. of students who get selected, along with the acceptance rate each year mentioned below

Cornell University received over 64,900 applications for admission cycle of 2025-26 out of which university only accepted about 5,824 students. No. of enrollees on other hand stood at 3,500+. These statistics suggest that Cornell Univ acceptance rate is around 8.9% making the admission criteria extremely selective.

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.

Cornell University Master of Health Administration duration is 2 years. For one-year, Cornell MHA will cost around USD 85,376 (Around INR 73.6 L). For this course, Cornell follows a holistic admission policy. To get admission to this course, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree. Also, full-time work experience and healthcare experience are preferred but not required. A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required. Other application materials required to apply for this course are:

• Resume
• SOP
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• TOEFL / IELTS scores

To apply to the Cornell MMH course, the applicants are required to apply via the direct university portal. The application materials that have to be submitted are:

• Academic SOP
• Personal statement
• Academic transcripts of a Bachelor's degree
• GMAT / GRE score
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Application fee
• An English language proficiency score