Cornell University

Ithaca, NY, USA

✓ SEVP Certified

Test Optional

STEM Designated

OPT Available

CPT Available

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About Cornell

Cornell is the largest of the Ivy League universities, founded in 1865 on a hilltop campus in Ithaca, New York, that overlooks Cayuga Lake and is cut by dramatic gorges. The university blends private and New York State contract colleges across seven undergraduate schools, ranging from the Ivy League's only hotel administration program to the only veterinary college in the Ivies. Its scale and breadth give students unusual flexibility, while its 'any person, any study' founding motto reflects an inclusive academic philosophy still felt today.

Location

Ithaca, NY, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution

OPT Available: Yes
CPT Available: Yes
STEM Designated: Yes (24-month OPT extension eligible)

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate: 8.2%
Total Students: 26,793
International %: 26.0%
Campus Setting: Rural
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1

Admissions

SAT (average): 1535
SAT EBRW (25th-75th): 730 - 770
SAT Math (25th-75th): 770 - 800
ACT (midpoint): 34
ACT (25th-75th): 33 - 35

Outcomes

Freshman retention: 98%
Graduation rate (6yr): 95%
Median earnings (10yr): $104,043

Profile

Classification: Doctoral / Research University
Endowment: $10178M
Avg net price (after aid): $28,690/yr

Rankings

US News: #12
QS World: #16
Times Higher Ed: #18

Test Requirements

TOEFL

Required

Minimum score: 100

Component minimums: Reading 20, Writing 20, Listening 15, Speaking 22.

IELTS

Required

Minimum score: 7.0

Overall band 7.0 minimum on Academic IELTS.

GRE

Optional

Varies significantly by field; many programs no longer require.