Tuition (in-state)$71,800
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance8%
Enrollment26,000
Walk score56
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, hotel administration, agriculture, architecture, industrial and labor relations |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 95% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $71,800 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $71,800 |
| Room and board | $19,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 9:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 95%
Location and walk score
56/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Gorges and waterfalls on campus
- Ithaca Farmers Market
- Cayuga Lake wineries
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 10,000 |
|---|
- Graduate School with 100 fields
- Johnson MBA
- Law
- Veterinary Medicine
- Tech campus in NYC
- Engineering MEng
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$82,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months93%
Career servicesCareer Services in every college; Cornell Tech in New York City
Top employers of recent graduates
- Amazon
- Deloitte
- Microsoft
- Capital One
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
86%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Cornell in Washington
- Global internships
- Hotel School industry practice credits
Alumni
| Living alumni | 260,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Bill Nye
- Toni Morrison
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met; no loans under $75k · Deadline: Jan 2
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