Cornell University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

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Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.

Updated on March 27, 2020

Located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell University is an Ivy League research university with an acceptance rate of 10.9%. Considering applying to this highly selective school? Here are the Cornell admissions statistics you should know.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Cornell University had an acceptance rate of 10.9%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 10 students were admitted, making Cornell’s admissions process highly competitive.

Cornell Applicants’ Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph.

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Cornell University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Cornell University has a highly competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average SAT/ACT scores. However, Cornell has holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside Cornell’s typical range.

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Grove, Allen. "Cornell University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics." ThoughtCo, Apr. 5, 2023, thoughtco.com/cornell-university-admissions-787170. Grove, Allen. (2023, April 5). Cornell University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/cornell-university-admissions-787170 Grove, Allen. "Cornell University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/cornell-university-admissions-787170 (accessed September 17, 2024).

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