Admissions

In 1865, Ezra Cornell founded an institution "where any person can find instruction in any study." From the beginning, all students were welcome, regardless of race, gender, ideology, or socioeconomic status.

Today, we invite you to join our talented and diverse students and accessible faculty who, together, form a living and learning community unmatched in its breadth of opportunities.

Admission Decision Notification

The undergraduate admissions selection process for the Cornell Class of 2017 was completed on March 28, 2013, the official mail date for the Ivy League.

2013 Undergraduate Admissions Mail Date Report

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Colleges and Schools

Financial Aid

Graduate and Professional Students

Graduate School

Professional Schools

Students in Continuing Education and Summer Sessions

The School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions


2013 Undergraduate Admissions Mail Date Report

The undergraduate admissions selection process for the Cornell Class of 2017 was completed on March 28, 2013, the official mail date for the Ivy League.

Of note:

  • Cornell received 40,006 applications for freshman admission, an increase of 5.8% over last year's mail date total of 37,812 applications. The 2013 application figure represents a 9.9% increase over the 2011 applicant count as well.
  • The overall admit rate (Early Decision and Regular Decision) was 15.2%, more selective than the 2012 mail date admit rate of 16.2%.
  • A total of 6,062 applicants were admitted; 1,247 were admitted Early Decision and 4,815 were admitted Regular Decision.
  • In newly collected data this year, first-generation applicants represent 11% of the admit pool.
  • 3,146 students were offered a place on the waitlist, compared to 3,120 last year.
  • 28,477 students were denied admission. Last year, 26,439 students were denied admission.