Cornell University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 10.6%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1460-1560
ACT Range: 33-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 16,128
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $68,380
Out-of-State Tuition: $68,380
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Ithaca, New York
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 22.8°F (-5.1°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 69.9°F (21.1°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 37 inches (940 mm)
Nearest Airport: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) —Approximately 4 miles (10-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram:@cornelluniversity
Swim Team Instagram: @cornellswimdive
Twitter:@Cornell
Facebook:Cornell University
LinkedIn:Cornell University
YouTube:@Cornell
TikTok: @Cornellbigred
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Teagle Pool
Head Men’s Coach: Wes Newman
Head Women’s Coach : Patrick Gallagher
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #37
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in Ivy League
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #8 in Ivy League
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U.S. News College Rankings
#11 in National Universities (tie)
#10 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
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#4 in Biological / Agricultural (tie)
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#10 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
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#10 in Environmental / Environmental Health
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#8 in Industrial / Manufacturing (tie)
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#8 in Quantitative Analysis (tie)
#12 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
#10 in Mobile/Web Applications (tie)
#4 in Programming Languages (tie)
#12 in Software Engineering (tie)
#8 in Psychology Programs (tie)
#5 in Writing in the Disciplines (tie)
#42 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
#1 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
#31 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#307
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#10
#9
In Private Colleges
#10
In Research Universities
#7
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#69
Best Employers for New Grads 2022
#110
Best Employers for Diversity 2021
#36
#128
#43
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: B+
Professors: A+
Dorms: B
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A
Party Scene: A
Location: B
Campus Food: A+
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #36 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #298 of 1,332
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