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Founded in 1865, by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson, Cornell University is a private university with four state-supported statutory or contract colleges. It is a member of the Ivy League and the university is ranked fourth in the world in producing the largest number of graduates, who pursue PhDs at American institutions.
The University is organized into seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. The undergraduate divisions are:
Cornell’s graduate colleges and schools are:
The sports teams of Cornell are nicknamed Big Red.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Cornell is known for its programs in hospitality, science, engineering, and agricultural science and management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 21% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 660 and 770.
Cornell maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cornell is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 19,800 in 2007 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Cornell. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Cornell offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ivy Group.
More complete details are provided below.
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
General Phone: (607) 255-2000
http://www.cornell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,205 | electrical engineering, operations research, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, engineering physics, materials engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 843 | economics, political science, English, history, sociology, anthropology, American studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business And Management | 790 | business management, labor relations |
| Science | 741 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, geology, biometrics, entomology, astronomy, ... |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 328 | agricultural operations, agriculture, food science, agricultural economics, international agriculture, agricultural management |
| Family And Social Work | 276 | family studies, public policy analysis, public administration, food and nutrition, community organization, housing |
| Hospitality | 271 | hotel management |
| Law | 260 | law, US law |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 226 | computer science, information technology |
| Architecture And Planning | 194 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, architectural services, architectural history |
| Animal Science And Care | 156 | animal science, animal breeding |
| Medicine | 105 | veterinary medicine, pre-med, veterinary sciences, neuroscience |
| Therapy And Counseling | 94 | psychology, child psychology |
| Mathematics | 90 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Media | 84 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 71 | textile arts, fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 68 | conservation, natural resource economics, environmental science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 50 | plant sciences, agronomy, ornamental horticulture, horticultural science |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | education, biology teaching, math teaching, agricultural teaching, science teaching, family/home economics teaching, physics teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 18 | musicology, music, music theory and composition |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 16 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama, dance |
| Medical Administration | 15 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | nutrition sciences |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | film studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | institutional food workers |
Number of programs and degrees for Cornell in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,467 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 1,701 | 104 |
| Doctor's degree | 485 | 89 |
| First-professional degree | 267 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 1 |
In 2007, Cornell had a total enrollment of 19,800 students (19,777 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 32% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| California | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Cornell offers campus housing for 8,760 of its 19,777 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ithaca, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30,383 | 6,503 | 21% | 3,010 | 46% |
| Men | 15,823 | 3,375 | 21% | 1,556 | 46% |
| Women | 14,560 | 3,128 | 21% | 1,454 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 770 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,781 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,781 |
| Room and board | $ 11,190 |
| Room charge | $ 6,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,510 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,460 |
Financial Aid:
Cornell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 271100)
Cornell has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 864 | 253 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 235 | 116 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 186 | 185 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 142 | $136,349 | 28 | $136,969 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 74 | $104,004 | 32 | $100,935 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $94,307 | 20 | $93,121 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $66,080 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 15 | $94,352 | 24 | $85,153 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 253 | $120,755 | 109 | $103,684 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 507 | $149,323 | 113 | $136,412 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 190 | $105,035 | 102 | $98,787 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 217 | $88,177 | 97 | $82,201 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 95 | $68,068 | 114 | $60,764 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,010 | $120,121 | 427 | $94,739 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ivy Group |
| Basketball | Ivy Group |
| Baseball | Ivy Group |
| Track | Ivy Group |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science
International Agriculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural Animal Breeding
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Sciences, General
LAW
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Gay/Lesbian Studies
German Language and Literature
German Studies
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Biophysics
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Environmental Toxicology
Evolutionary Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Science, Technology and Society
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cornell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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