Ithaca, New York · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
Cornell University
Cornell University is a private institution in Ithaca, New York. The listed annual cost before aid is about $88,140. It reports aid for 28.4% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$88,140Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
28.4%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$83,060An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
8.163%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
2.8%Confirmed by an official source · 2027 · CDS24. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
=16 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Binding; required materials due November 13, portfolio by November 1.
Nonbinding; required materials due January 19, portfolio by January 2.
November 1
Previous cycle reference · Current published schedule; entry year unspecifiedJanuary 2
Previous cycle reference · Current published schedule; entry year unspecifiedNovember 1
Previous cycle reference · Current published schedule; entry year unspecifiedJanuary 2
Previous cycle reference · Current published schedule; entry year unspecifiedNovember 13
Previous cycle reference · Current published schedule; entry year unspecifiedJanuary 19
Previous cycle reference · Current published schedule; entry year unspecifiedApplication requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
SAT or ACT required
- SAT composite
- 1,520
- Math middle 50%
- 760–790
- EBRW middle 50%
- 720–770
- SAT submitted
- 37%
SAT or ACT required.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Oct 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 5.0 new scale (5.5 recommended) / 100 prior scale
- IELTS Academic
- Competitive: 7.5
- Duolingo
- Competitive: 130
- Cambridge C1/C2
- Competitive: 191
Self-report for review; official scores required after admission. Exemption routes include native English and four years of English-medium schooling. Scores are labeled minimum competitive by Cornell; TOEFL new-scale 5.5 is recommended.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Oct 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Tata Scholarship
Demons. NeedHow to apply: Automatic consideration
Important note: Available to students from India only. Amount is determined by financial need. 20 overall scholarships at a time (4-5 per year).
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Available to students from India only. Amount is determined by financial need. 20 overall scholarships at a time (4-5 per year).
Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Treat affordability as a first filter
The listed price is high enough that a Bangladeshi applicant needing substantial support should confirm international need-based aid or named scholarships before investing heavily in the application.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
28.4% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
A low overall rate means the college should be treated as highly uncertain for every applicant. It cannot be the only financial or academic route on your list.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 8°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
Cornell University is a private institution located in Ithaca, New York. The campus setting is city: small and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $92,742 per year, it operates on a Yes (aware) need policy, approximately 28% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $83,060. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 7%, and its international admission rate is 2%, it is a Rec.* institution for standardized testing. The standardized test profile indicates that the middle 50% SAT Math range is 760-790, while the EBRW range is 720-770. An important note: Available to students from India only. Amount is determined by financial need. 20 overall scholarships at a time (4-5 per year).