Cornell University
About
As the federal land-grant institution of the Ivy League, Cornell University is renowned for combining top-tier academic prestige with a uniquely egalitarian mission guided by its founding motto, "any person, any study." The university is distinguished by a rare hybrid public-private structure, offering world-class programs in engineering, architecture, agriculture and life sciences, and the globally celebrated Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Nestled above Ithaca’s famous gorges, campus culture balances intense academic rigor with a grounded, collaborative community that deeply embraces the outdoors and traditions like Slope Day. This unique blend of elite research capabilities, diverse course offerings, and stunning natural surroundings sets the Cornell experience apart.
Wikipedia:Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university based in Ithaca, New York, United States. The university was co-founded by American philanthropist Ezra Cornell and historian and educator Andrew Dickson White in 1865. Since its founding, Cornell University has been a co-educational and nonsectarian institution. As of fall 2024, the student body included 16,128 undergraduate and 10,665 postgraduate students from all 50 U.S. states and 130 countries.
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Cornell University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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