Admissions Overview
The admission process at Cornell University has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Cornell University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
7%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
69,195
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
68%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Cornell University has a 7% 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
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
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 1,470 to 1,570. Additionally, about 14% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
37% of students submitted400
1600
1470 – 1570
200
800
710 – 770
200
800
760 – 800
ACT Scores
14% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
34 – 36
1
36
32 – 35
Admission Statistics
69,195 students applied to Cornell. Of those, 7% were accepted (5,168 students). Of these 5,168 accepted students, 3,491 chose to enroll.
69,195
Total Applicants
5,168
Students Admitted
3,491
Students Enrolled
7%
Acceptance Rate