Cornell University is a private institution in Ithaca, New York, enrolling 25,582 students. It admits 7.3% of applicants. The average student pays $29,011 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $77,047.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 7.3%
Applicants: 71,164
Admitted: 5,168
SAT (middle 50%): 1470–1550
Yield: 67.6%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $77,047
Average net price: $29,011
Tuition and fees: $61,015
Median debt at graduation: $13,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 25,582
Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
Graduation rate: 94%
Freshman retention: 97%
US News rank: #17

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $98,321
Median earnings (6 yr): $85,814
Loan repayment (3 yr): 90.5%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Cornell University.

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