You need to learn as much as you can about the entrance requirements of the university in order to maximize your chances of being accepted. Here are the most vital information you have to know about admission at Cornell University.

According to the newest data, this institution uses standardized test scores for admission and it admitted 5,358 in 2024. Cornell University has an official test-optional admission policy but takes into consideration standardized test scores if the applicant decides to submit them. Looking at entrance difficulty level for all or most incoming freshmen, based on data self-reported by the institution this school is one of the most difficult schools to get into. This renowned school with a rich history offers an unparalleled learning experience to its students.

Test Scores

42% of first-time, first-year degree-seeking students submitted their SAT scores for admission, and 14% submitted ACT scores, out of the total number of those who submitted test scores. 94.6% of the freshmen submitted SAT composite scores between 1,400 and 1,600, 4.9% between 1,200 and 1,399, 0.4% between 1,000 and 1,199, and 0.1% between 800 and 999. The percent of new students who submitted ACT Composite scores in the range between 30-36 was 96.5, 3.3 between 24-29 and 0.2 in the range between 18-23.

If you plan on applying as a transfer student, note that the application deadline is March 15.

Obtaining some financial support in forms of grants, loans, scholarships or work-study programs can be very important for completing your studies. If you want to find out more about need-based and non-need-based aid at Cornell University, here are some recent data you should take into consideration.

The most recent records show that 1,735 freshmen received some sort of financial help. The average amount of financial aid given to students was $62,257.

Need-based

Need-based aid is financial aid that a student can receive if they are determened to have financial need and meet other eligibility criteria.

7,762 students were designated some form of need-based financial aid. Need-based college-administered scholarship and grant aid at Cornell University is available to international students. The overall number of students (including freshmen) who were determined to have financial need was estimated to be 7,762. The amount of federal need-based scholarships/grants awarded to the students at this institution was $21,107,758, and state $7,067,010. The students of Cornell University received the -institutional need-based aid in the amount of $410,068,038, and external in the amount of $24,380,951.