Cornell University
Private College · Located in Ithaca, NY · VetLink Partner since 2016
Admissions Numbers
71 VetLink applicants matriculated
Test-recommended for students applying in fall 2024 to enroll for fall 2025; Cornell will reinstitute standardized testing requirements for students seeking undergraduate admission for fall 2026 enrollment.
5-25% veterans applied first year*
77-95% veterans applied as transfer*
3.6 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*
(*applicant reported)
How to Apply
Application available on Common App and Apply Coalition with SCOIR
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Cornell Writing Supplement
Standardized test scores (Optional)
Additional supplemental materials (As required)
Application fee (Waiver available)
Financial Aid Application (Optional)
Admissions Deadlines
Early Decision Application Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 2
Spring Transfer Application Deadline: October 15
Fall Transfer Application Deadline: March 15
Demographics
15,735 enrolled undergraduate students
45% Males // 55% Females
18.5% incoming class are first-generation college students
Academics
100+ Fields of Study
8.6:1 Student-faculty ratio
58% of Cornell class sizes are under 19
Top Academic Programs
Engineering
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science & Related Fields
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$88,150 Estimated cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
Need-Blind Applications
Yellow Ribbon School covers fees related to the cost of tuition and housing
100% annual financial aid packages that meet full financial need to all admitted and eligible undergraduate aid applicants.
7,000+ Students in 2023-24 receiving need-based financial aid
$43,250 Average aid award (campus job and scholarship combined)
Veterans Campus Life
Cornell Undergraduate Veterans Association - strives to ensure that veterans are integrated & adequately represented on campus through events, networking & various opportunities
Student Veterans Advocate provides support, advocacy, programming & referral to undergraduate student veterans + serves as a POC between veterans & key resources
Military Families Learning Network
Home Plate @ Cornell
Cornell's Students with Families program provides services designed to assist spouses with goals & provide essential support for families with children
Knowledge in Action
27% of Cornell undergraduates earned credit for participating in research during the 2019-20 academic year
100+ interdisciplinary research organizations bring students and faculty together to pursue research, teaching, and outreach.
Studyabroad opportunities including semester, academic year, Global Hubs, and short-term programs.
270+ community-engaged learning courses offered by the university
Alumni & Outcomes
250,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide
94.5%% Graduation Rate
96% of Class of 2022 students who responded to survey reported they were employed or attending graduate school
$78,200 average reported starting salary for Class of 2022
394 unique employers hired Class of 2022 graduates - Top companies include: Goldman Sachs, Google, Meta, EY
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