How to Apply to Cornell University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Cornell. Cornell offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://admissions.cornell.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidhttps://finaid.cornell.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/cornell
Veterans Tuitionhttps://registrar.cornell.edu/service-resources/veteran-education-benefits
Disability Servicehealth.cornell.edu/services/student-disability-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Cornell and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Cornell University is 1,520 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Cornell University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,528). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Cornell SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Cornell University1,52034
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,52835
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York1,20677

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Cornell University, 1,281 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,520 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing710750770
Mathematics760780800
Total1,4701,530 1,570
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Cornell University, 490 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite333435
English343536
Mathematics323435

Cornell Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Cornell University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Cornell University
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired