What kind of students Cornell is looking for?
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The acceptance rate of Cornell University is around 8.41%. Though the acceptance rate signifies that this university is very competitive, it is advised to start the application early. Academic record is one factor that Cornell Uni considers. Other factors that are also considered include:
- Intellectual potential
- Honesty, open-mindedness of students
- Involvement with extracurricular activities, work experience, community engagement
- Reasons to choose Cornell
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Famous personalities who have studied at Cornell include Toni Morrison (novelist, author), Gillian Anderson (Actress), Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Lawyer and Jurist), Tsai Ing-Wen (Politician and Legal Scholar), Christopher Reeve (Actor, Activist, Director), Bill Nye (TV Presenter), Jimmy Smits (Actor), William Sadley (Actor), etc.
For UG students at Cornell University, the housing for 2025-26 is USD 13,246 (Around INR 12 lakh) and the expenses for food is USD 7328. Housing rates are given below:
Residence Hall Rates
| Particulars | Academic Year 2025-26 Rate |
|---|---|
| Super Single | USD 15,994 |
| Single | USD15,002 |
| Double | USD 13,246 |
| Triple or One-room Quad | USD 12,186 |
| Quad | USD 13,246 |
| Townhouse double | USD 15,002 |
Graduate / Professional Hasbrouck Community Single
| Particulars | 12-Month Contract (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Studio Apartment | USD 1,310 |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment, furnished | USD 1,440 |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment, unfurnished | USD 1,365 |
| Large single in 2-bedroom townhouse, furnished | USD 880 |
| Regular single in 2-bedroom townhouse, unfurnished | USD 600 |
About 52 Nobel-prize winners have been affiliated with Cornell University as faculty or alumni members. A few of these current faculty members are David M. Lee, Roald Hoffmann, Harold Varmus. Alumni members who have won Nobel prize are Pearl Buck, Arthur Ashkin, Claudia Goldin, Toni Morrison, Eric Betzig, Steven Weinberg, etc.
Yes, Cornell Uni international students can work part-time. Students may work up to 20 hours per week when the classes are in session. During the winter and summer breaks, students can work full-time or part-time. Popular part-time jobs in the US are Barista, Teaching Assistant, Catering Assistant, Tour Guide, Campus tech support, etc.
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Cornell University is an Ivy League institution nestled in the natural beauty of upstate New York. Its world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, and hospitality, among others, are just a few reasons that many prospective students dream of attending Cornell.
Like every other highly selective university and Ivy League member, Cornell has become increasingly competitive through the years. It's important to understand what Cornell is looking for and what you can do to increase your chances of admission.
Cornell's individual application deadlines correspond to the typical Early Decision and Regular Decision timeline
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