verified Government-Verified Education Data

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$87,830

Acceptance Rate

8%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$66,014

At a Glance

groups

Total Students

15,935

trending_up

Retention Rate

98%

supervisor_account

Faculty Ratio

9

volunteer_activism

Financial Aid

24%

credit_card

Median Debt

$14,000

apartment

Campus Setting

City

shield

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

calendar_month

Founded

N/A

insights

Institution Overview

Cornell University is a private, non-profit institution with an acceptance rate of 8.2%. The university enrolls 15,935 students, and it has a high retention rate of 97.8% and a graduation rate of 95.2%. The net price of tuition for in-state students is $66,014.

Graduates of Cornell University report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $70,710. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $87,830, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $104,043. The median debt for students is $14,000, and 24.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$71k

1 YEAR

$88k

5 YEARS

$104k

10 YEARS

Top 2% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Cornell University alumni earn a median salary of $70,710. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $87,830, and after ten years, the median salary is $104,043. The median debt for graduates is $14,000, and 24.1% of students receive financial aid.

Cornell University has a high retention rate of 97.8% and a graduation rate of 95.2%. The university has an 8.2% acceptance rate and a student population of 15,935. The in-state tuition is $66,014.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Compare Similar Institutions

Princeton University

Earnings $87,815
Tuition $59,710
Acceptance 5%
Compare

Claremont McKenna College

Earnings $87,603
Tuition $64,150
Acceptance 11%
Compare

Loma Linda University

Earnings $88,185
Tuition $0
Acceptance N/A
Compare

Columbia University in the City of New York

Earnings $88,535
Tuition $69,045
Acceptance 4%
Compare

Campus Location

location_on

Ithaca, New York

Ithaca, NY 14853

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

map
explore City Setting

Frequently Asked Questions

Cornell University has an acceptance rate of 8%.