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OVERVIEW
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University, founded in 1865, is both a land-grant institution for the state of New York and a private, comprehensive research
university in the Ivy League. Founded to be an institution where "any person can find instruction in any study," Cornell encourages
students to take intellectual risks, explore the unfamiliar, and follow unconventional ideas. In addition to well-known graduate and
professional programs, Cornell has seven undergraduate colleges. Each college defines its own academic programs, admits its own
students, and provides its own faculty and advising. Cornell's 745-acre campus is located in Ithaca, 45 miles from Syracuse.
Web Site
www.cornell.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
14,453
Women
7,371 (51.0%)
Men
7,082 (49.0%)
Graduate Students
7,397
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
14% of 43,037 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 2
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
680-770 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
650-740 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
30-34 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Important
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$65,494
Tuition and Fees
$49,116
Room and Board
$13,678
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$44,400
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$21,411
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,702
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 37% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 7% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Ithaca Population
30,515
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Syracuse
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
100% of freshmen, 55% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Bear
Sororities
33% of women participate
Fraternities
32% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.0% Asian
6.6% Black/African-American
12.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.5% White
9.8% Unknown
International Students
10.1% from 85 countries
First-Year Students Returning
96.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
86.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
58%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
23.5%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over
29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
Examinations
High school diploma or equivalent
is not required
High School Program
SAT or ACT
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
Required
Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Required for
some
Science
3
Foreign Language
3
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Social Studies
3
History
3
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
City, State, Zip
Ithaca, NY 14853-0001
Phone
(607) 255-5241
Fax
(607) 255-0659
E-mail
admissions@cornell.edu
Early Admission
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 2
Application Fee
$80
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
December 15
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms
required
Universal College
Application
Accepted, supplemental forms
required
Electronic Application
Available
Interview
Not required
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of
Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
Important
Considered
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities
Not Considered
X
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
14% of 43,037 applicants were admitted
Women
16% of 19,943 applicants were admitted
Men
12% of 23,094 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,301 (54%) of 6,105 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,692 (53%) of 3,220 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,609 (56%) of 2,885 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
28% of 4782 applicants were admitted
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
3,143
Students Accepting Wait List Position
2,026
Students Admitted From Wait List
96
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
680-770 range of middle 50%
Average GPA
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
69%
3.75 and Above
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
26%
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
4%
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
0%
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
0%
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
0%
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
650-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
51%
Score of 600 - 700
40%
Score of 500 - 600
8%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
30-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
83%
Score of 24 - 29
16%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 87%
Top quarter: 98%
Top half: 99%
Bottom half: 1%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$65,494
Books and Supplies
$890
Tuition and Fees
$49,116
Other Expenses
$1,810
Room and Board
$13,678
Payment Plans
Installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
finaid@cornell.edu
Application Deadline
February 15
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
On or about April 1
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Institutional Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002711
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,791 (55.5%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
7,671 (53.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,504 (84.0%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
6,808 (47.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,504 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
6,808 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
1,504 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
6,808 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$44,400
Average Award
$43,416
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,470 (97.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$38,758
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,669 (98.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$37,559
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,310 (87.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,126
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 6,258 (91.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,837
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
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MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
45%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$21,411
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
4.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
1.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
ROTC scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,110
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
African-American/Black Studies
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Teacher Education
Agriculture, General
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Animal Sciences, General
Anthropology
Archeology
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
Entomology
Environmental Design/Architecture
Italian Language and Literature
Labor and Industrial Relations
Landscape Architecture
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Materials Engineering
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Asian Studies/Civilization
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Operations Research
Philosophy
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Food Science
French Language and Literature
Gay/Lesbian Studies
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
Plant Sciences, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
Public Policy Analysis, General
Religion/Religious Studies
Science, Technology and Society
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Civil Engineering, General
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and
Linguistics, General
Communication, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Information Technology
International Agriculture
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Statistics, General
Viticulture and Enology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Engineering, Agriculture, Business/marketing, Biological/life
sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, New
York semester, Semester at sea, Washington semester, Urban
semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
1,702
Part-Time Faculty
384
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
93%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 37% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 7% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 30% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Not reported
Holdings
9,116,330
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
2650
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science, Master of
Architecture, Master of Food Science, Master of Health Administration, Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate, Master of
Management in Hospitality, Master of Business Administration, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Public
Administration, Master of Laws, Master of Industrial and Labor Relations, Master of Engineering, Master of Regional Planning
Master's Programs of Study
Adult Education
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
African Studies
African-American Studies
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Engineering
Agronomy and Soil Sciences
American Studies
Animal Sciences
Energy and Power Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Physics
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Entomology
Environmental Design
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Mineralogy
Molecular Biology
Molecular Medicine
Music
Nanotechnology
Natural Resources
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nutrition
Operations Research
Applied
Applied
Applied
Applied
Epidemiology
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Ethnic Studies
Facilities Management
Organizational Behavior
Paleontology
Pharmacology
Photography
Archaeology
Architectural History
Architecture
Art/Fine Arts
Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
Food Science and Technology
Foreign Languages Education
Forestry
Physics
Physiology
Plant Biology
Plant Molecular Biology
Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
Asian Languages
Asian Studies
Atmospheric Sciences
Gender Studies
Geochemistry
Geology
Geophysics
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Polymer Science and Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Geosciences
Geotechnical Engineering
German
Health Communication
Public Affairs
Public Policy
Quantitative Analysis
Real Estate
Biomedical Engineering
Biometry
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management--General
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Historic Preservation
History
History of Science and Technology
Religion
Reproductive Biology
Romance Languages
Rural Sociology
Economics
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Chemical Engineering
Child and Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Clothing and Textiles
Communication--General
Computational Sciences
Computer Art and Design
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Conservation Biology
Consumer Economics
Corporate and Organizational Communication
Cultural Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Demography and Population Studies
Developmental Biology
Developmental Psychology
East European and Russian Studies
Ecology
Economic Development
Economics
Education--General
Educational Policy
Electrical Engineering
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Human Development
Human Resources Management
Human-Computer Interaction
Hydrology
Immunology
Industrial and Labor Relations
Industrial/Management Engineering
Infectious Diseases
Interior Design
Jewish Studies
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Law
Linguistics
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Geology
Marine Sciences
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics
Media Studies
Scandinavian Languages
Secondary Education
Slavic Languages
Social Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Statistics
Structural Biology
Structural Engineering
Sustainable Development
Systems Engineering
Textile Design
Textile Sciences and Engineering
Theoretical Physics
Toxicology
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Urban Design
Urban and Regional Planning
Water Resources
Water Resources Engineering
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of the Science of Law, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Accounting
Adult Education
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
African Studies
African-American Studies
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Engineering
Agronomy and Soil Sciences
American Studies
Analytical Chemistry
Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Economic Development
Economics
Education--General
Educational Policy
Electrical Engineering
Energy and Power Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Physics
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Entomology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics
Media Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Microbiology
Mineralogy
Molecular Biology
Molecular Medicine
Music
Nanotechnology
Natural Resources
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Neurobiology
Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Applied Mathematics
Environmental Sciences
Epidemiology
Ethnic Studies
Evolutionary Biology
Nutrition
Oceanography
Operations Research
Organic Chemistry
Applied Physics
Applied Statistics
Archaeology
Architectural History
Experimental Psychology
Finance and Banking
Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
Food Science and Technology
Organizational Behavior
Paleontology
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Architecture
Art History
Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
Asian Languages
Foreign Languages Education
Forestry
French
Gender Studies
Photography
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Physiology
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences
Genetics
Genomic Sciences
Geochemistry
Geology
Planetary and Space Sciences
Plant Biology
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Pathology
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Geophysics
Geosciences
Geotechnical Engineering
German
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Political Science
Polymer Science and Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biometry
Biophysics
Biopsychology
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management--General
Cell Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Child and Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Classics
Clothing and Textiles
Cognitive Sciences
Communication--General
Comparative Literature
Computational Biology
Computational Sciences
Computer Art and Design
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Conservation Biology
Consumer Economics
Corporate and Organizational Communication
Cultural Anthropology
Health Communication
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Hispanic and Latin American Languages
Historic Preservation
History
History of Science and Technology
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Human Development
Human Resources Management
Human-Computer Interaction
Hydrology
Immunology
Industrial and Labor Relations
Industrial/Management Engineering
Infectious Diseases
Information Science
Information Studies
Inorganic Chemistry
International Affairs
Italian
Jewish Studies
Latin American Studies
Law
Limnology
Linguistics
Psychology--General
Public Policy
Quantitative Analysis
Religion
Reproductive Biology
Romance Languages
Rural Sociology
Scandinavian Languages
Secondary Education
Slavic Languages
Social Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Structural Biology
Structural Engineering
Sustainable Development
Textile Design
Textile Sciences and Engineering
Theater
Theoretical Chemistry
Theoretical Physics
Toxicology
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Urban Design
Urban and Regional Planning
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Cultural Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Demography and Population Studies
Developmental Biology
Developmental Psychology
East European and Russian Studies
Ecology
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Geology
Marine Sciences
Marketing
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Veterinary Medicine
Water Resources
Water Resources Engineering
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
Writing
Zoology
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Ithaca Population
30,515
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Syracuse
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
745 acres
Weather
Temperature
14.3 average low in January, 73.8
average high in September
Rain
169 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
60 mile(s) from campus in
Syracuse
Nearest Bus Station
2 mile(s) from campus in Ithaca
Nearest Train Station
60 mile(s) from campus in
Syracuse
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, married student apartments,
single student apartments, disabled student housing,
fraternity/sorority housing, cooperative housing
Students in College Housing
100% of freshmen, 55% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
45%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
indoor and outdoor emergency phones, lighted pathways
/sidewalks, shuttle buses (6:00 PM- 2:30 AM), student escorts
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Bear
School Colors
Red and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Equestrian Sports
x
Fencing
x
Field Hockey
x
Football
x
Golf
x
Gymnastics
x
Ice Hockey
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Squash
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
Wrestling
x
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo
Men's Club Sports
table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate
Frisbee, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film
society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
33% of women participate
Fraternities
32% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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COLLEGE
PROFILE
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STUDENTS
STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
14,453
Women
7,371 (51.0%)
Men
7,082 (49.0%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
14,453
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.0% Asian
6.6% Black/African-American
12.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.5% White
9.8% Unknown
International Students
10.1% from 85 countries
Average Age
All Graduate Students
7,397
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
96.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
86.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
91.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
93.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
58%
$53,673 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
23.5%
Disciplines Pursued
Business 1.3%
Engineering 7.1%
Law 7.9%
Medicine 6.7%
Veterinary Medicine 2.1%
Education 0.8%
Other 7.1%
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