Admissions

"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."

Ezra Cornell, 1868

In keeping with Ezra Cornell's vision, the university practices "need-blind" admission. Your ability to pay has no bearing on whether you are admitted. For eligible students, Cornell tries to provide a predictable aid package throughout the years of college.

While admission to Cornell is competitive, Cornell's admissions personnel vigorously support equality of opportunity. What they're looking for beyond the numbers is intellectual potential, strength of character, and love of learning. More specific requirements of the colleges are in the Web sites listed below.

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Undergraduate

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Undergraduate Admissions Office

Cornell's front door for undergraduate admissions information. The place to start.

Cornell research and academics: Learning from the past, responding to the present

Cornell research and academics: Learning from the past, responding to the present

Video Tour on YOUniversityTV

Watch a video tour on YOUniversityTV.

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Learn about Cornell's needs-based financial aid opportunities.

Individual Undergraduate Admissions Offices

Graduate and Professional

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Graduate School Admissions

Clear, concise, and online, the Graduate School makes the admissions process simple.

Graduate Fellowships and Loans

Find information on fellowships and other funding options available to current and prospective students.

Professional Admissions Offices

Continuing Education and Summer Sessions

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Cornell's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions offers flexible study options for students of all ages.

The School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions

Striving to offer valuable educational opportunities in many formats for any person, in any study, at any time, and in any place. Admission to these programs is independent of undergraduate and graduate admissions procedures.

Continuing Education Offices