University profile
Cornell University
Ithaca, US
- Acceptance
- 9%
- Intl. tuition / yr
- $65,000
- Students
- 26,000
Cornell University is the Ivy League’s land-grant institution, combining private endowed colleges with publicly supported contract units across disciplines.
Admission requirements
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GPA / score (p25 / p50 / p75)
40 / 42 / 44
Tests (ib_total)
—
Language minimums
IELTS 7 · TOEFL 100 · Duolingo 120
Required grades
40/45
Engineering and CS tracks favour strong HL maths and sciences alongside total IB score.
Costs (international)
Costs vary by program. Check financial aid options.
- Tuition / year
- $65,000
- Living costs / year
- $19,000
- Housing / year
- $11,000
- Estimated total / year
- $95,000
Application deadlines
Dates are indicative — verify with the official admissions office.
- Closed
Early Decision
2025-11-01 · global
- Closed
Regular Decision
2026-01-02 · global
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