Cornell University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Cornell University Other Incoming Students?

By analyzing the admissions figures of recent freshman cohorts, get a better grasp of your likelihood of gaining admission to Cornell University.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of Cornell University

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Cornell University

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to Cornell. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Average Test Scores

About 41% of students accepted to Cornell submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 760. Math scores were between 750 and 800.

Cornell received ACT scores from 20% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Notyourbroom under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.