All universities
Ivy League
Cornell University
Admissions Data
Acceptance Rate
8.4%
SAT Total Middle 50%
1490–1570
ERW 720–770 · Math 770–800
ACT Composite Middle 50%
33–35
Interview
Not offered
GPA
Not reported
Admissions Factors
From the Common Data Set — how each factor is weighted in the admissions process:
Academic GPAVery Important
Rigor of Secondary School RecordVery Important
Class RankConsidered
Standardized Test ScoresConsidered
Application EssayVery Important
RecommendationsVery Important
InterviewNot Considered
Extracurricular ActivitiesImportant
Talent/AbilityImportant
Character/Personal QualitiesImportant
First GenerationConsidered
Alumni RelationConsidered
Geographical ResidenceConsidered
State ResidencyConsidered
Religious AffiliationNot Considered
Volunteer WorkConsidered
Work ExperienceConsidered
Level of Applicant's InterestNot Considered
Deadlines & Requirements
Deadlines
Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 2
Requirements
Common App; $85 fee; SAT/ACT required (reinstated); teacher recommendations required; supplemental essays required.
Additional Notes
Cornell meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. The university has reinstated the SAT/ACT requirement for future applicants.
Profile Comparison
Enter your GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and AP/IB courses to compare against the middle 50% of recently admitted students.
Step 1 of 3
1Enter profileGPA, test scores, AP/IB
2UploadTranscript or resume
3ResultsCompare to admitted students
1 Enter profile
2 Upload