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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Selective Institution Floor
With an admit rate of 8.8% (under 15%), Decision Tier classifies this institution as a Reach for all applicants, regardless of test scores or GPA. At selective colleges, scores are a threshold, not a predictor.
Admissions Data
Overall Acceptance Rate8.8%
Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)1500 – 1570
Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)33 – 35
Federal Net Price by Income
Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.
$0 – $30,000$1,776/ yr
$30,001 – $48,000$4,070/ yr
$48,001 – $75,000$6,796/ yr
$75,001 – $110,000$14,311/ yr
$110,000+$49,992/ yr
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Decision brief / student-controlled record
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Planning estimate / College Scorecard 2024-25
Cost and borrowing forecast
Estimated annual net price$6,796Federal net price for household income $48,001 – $75,000
4-year estimated cost$27,184Assumes the current annual estimate repeats
Projected funding gap$0After $22,000/yr family budget
Illustrative monthly payment$0If the full gap is borrowed for 10 years at 6.5%