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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.
Cornell is found in Ithaca, New York. Ithaca is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Cornell.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, science, engineering, and agricultural science and management.
Admission to Cornell is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 27% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 660 and 760. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 19,642 in 2005 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 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
Admissions Phone: (607) 256-5241
Financial Aid Phone: (607) 255-5145
http://www.cornell.edu
Cornell awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,084 | electrical engineering, operations research, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering physics, materials engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 966 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, comparative literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 787 | labor relations, business management |
| Science | 682 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, geology, atmospheric sciences, biometrics, entomology, ... |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 302 | agricultural operations, agriculture, food science, agricultural economics, agricultural management, international agriculture |
| Family And Social Work | 281 | family studies, public policy analysis, public administration, food and nutrition, housing, community organization |
| Law | 278 | law, US law |
| Hospitality | 241 | hotel management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 237 | computer science, information technology |
| Architecture And Planning | 199 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, architectural services, architectural history |
| Animal Science And Care | 146 | animal science, animal breeding |
| Medicine | 99 | veterinary medicine, neuroscience, pre-med, veterinary sciences |
| Media | 95 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 94 | textile arts, fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Mathematics | 93 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | psychology, child psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 68 | conservation, natural resource economics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 45 | plant sciences, agronomy, horticultural science, ornamental horticulture, plant breeding |
| Religion And Philosophy | 41 | philosophy, religion |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | education, math teaching, science teaching, physics teaching, agricultural teaching, chemistry teaching, family/home economics teaching |
| Music | 16 | musicology, music, music theory and composition |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | nutrition sciences |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 14 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama, dance |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | film studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | institutional food workers |
Number of programs and degrees for Cornell in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,474 | 82 |
| Master's degree | 1,544 | 94 |
| Doctor's degree | 452 | 84 |
| First-professional degree | 288 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 186 | 1 |
In 2005, Cornell had a total enrollment of 19,642 students (19,616 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 34% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| California | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Cornell offers campus housing for 8,760 of its 19,616 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24,452 | 6,621 | 27% | 3,076 | 46% |
| Men | 12,821 | 3,404 | 27% | 1,534 | 45% |
| Women | 11,631 | 3,217 | 28% | 1,542 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 33 |
| 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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (607) 256-5241
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,467 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,467 |
| Room and board | $ 10,300 |
| Room charge | $ 6,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 680 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,380 |
Financial Aid:
Cornell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 271100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (607) 255-5145
Cornell has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 170 | $120,389 | 34 | $118,758 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 79 | $94,454 | 36 | $91,009 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 37 | $75,442 | 30 | $73,192 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $53,600 | 4 | $62,450 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 20 | $76,810 | 20 | $67,976 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 310 | $104,742 | 124 | $89,671 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 524 | $131,822 | 88 | $121,426 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 167 | $95,186 | 88 | $87,721 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 162 | $80,322 | 93 | $75,265 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 81 | $60,696 | 107 | $52,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 936 | $110,041 | 378 | $82,425 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 4 | $33,666 |
| Lecturer | short term | 13 | $19,540 | 8 | $14,058 |
| All faculty total | short term | 16 | $26,814 | 14 | $20,866 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
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
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
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
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
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
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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