MS in Computer Science 

at Cornell University, Ithaca

According to U.S. News & World Report, Cornell University tuition is USD 66,014. When compared with the national average cost of tuition fee which is CAD 43,477, Cornell University is more expensive. Cornell University cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: An estimate for Cornell University international students for 2023-24 is given below:

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Johns Hopkins University and Cornell University both are private resarch and top-rated universities in the world. Below we have given a comparison of both the universities for a better understanding.

An Indian applicant who wants to get into Cornell’s UG courses has to meet the following requirements:

There is no magic formula that guarantees admission to Cornell. Each part of the application is considered by this university in order to evaluate students’ fit into academics, culture, and philosophy. This answer is in the context of UG admission. Here’s how Indian students can get into Cornell UG courses:

• First of all, understand the academic requirements
• Start the application early. This is because completing the application would give time to review the application
• Get to know Cornell and write the writing supplement with purpose
• For each essay of the application, treat it like a piece of writing that you are submitting for the school. This means that try to convey your authentic self
• Set up the email account to receive emails from Cornell
• View the application status online and also submit the portfolios (if required)

Cornell looks for these things while reviewing the application

• Intellectual potential
• Character
• Potential
• Involvement
• Reasons for choosing Cornell
• Reasons for selecting the particular college / school

Check a few reasons to study in the U.S. 

A few of the reasons for which Cornell University USA is known for are given below:

• Ivy League status with a land-grant mission
• It has a strong practical orientation and offers liberal and career-oriented programs
• A few of the renowned Cornell University courses are Engineering, Architecture, Business, Law, Medicine, etc.
• Cornell University has a global reach with a strong international community. Furthermore, it is highly respected among international and Indian students for its Business, STEM, Public Policy programs
• Located in Ithaca, NY. Ithaca boasts about its natural beauty known for its gorges, state parks, and waterfront
• Cornell is a top-tier R1 university and known for its cutting-edge research. It is known for its innovation in AI, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Nanotechnology, etc.

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.

To get into Cornell University MS in CS, the applicants should apply online through the Graduate School. The entry requirements are given below: 

• A Bachelor's degree in CS is required
• Academic transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• An essay 
• IELTS score of 7.0 / TOEFL 
• GRE scores

As per U.S. News, Cornell University NY ranks at #11 in National Universities in 2025. Furthermore, in the Global rankings, this university ranks at #16 in QS rankings 2026. This university ranks at the same position in 2025 too. Additionally, as per Times Higher Education rankings, this university ranks at #20 in 2025. As per U.S. News, this university ranks at #16 in the Global Universities category. 

Cornell Uni meets 100% of the admitted international undergraduates' demonstrated financial need with annual aid offers that comprises Cornell grants, reasonable student loans depending on the total family income, and an annual work-study award. To get the financial aid, complete the financial aid application no later than the application deadline. 

Cornell University admissions is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 8.41%. The general admission requirements for international students are given as follows:

• SAT/ACT scores
• High School Class Rank 
• Overall GPA
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional Academic Documents

81% of Cornell University's MBA graduates received job offers within three months of graduation. The average Cornell MBA salary (median) is USD 175,000. As per the employment report, almost one-third of the graduates are employed in Consulting. Almost one-third are employed in Consulting and Technology & Telecommunications also have high employment rates.