Admissions Overview
The admission process at Cornell University has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Cornell University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
8%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
65,635
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
66%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Cornell University has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Cornell University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$80
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Cornell University. About 37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,480 to 1,560. Additionally, about 12% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
37% of students submitted400
1600
1480 – 1560
200
800
720 – 770
200
800
760 – 790
ACT Scores
12% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
34 – 35
1
36
32 – 35
Admission Statistics
65,635 students applied to Cornell. Of those, 8% were accepted (5,358 students). Of these 5,358 accepted students, 3,537 chose to enroll.
65,635
Total Applicants
5,358
Students Admitted
3,537
Students Enrolled
8%
Acceptance Rate