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Cornell University
(CU)
About
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 10,66...
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 130 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,673
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 11,062
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
48 subjectsQS
52 subjectsARWU
51 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 16 | 90.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 16 | 83.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 17 | 90.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 87.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 19 | 80.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 27 | 81.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 29 | 71.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 29 | 72.8 | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 45 | 61.9 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitstechnology-focused campus of Cornell University located in New York City
View Detailsbiomedical research unit and medical school of Cornell University in New York City
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Cornell University?
Cornell University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =16, THE Rank =18, ARWU Rank 12, US News Rank 13.
When was Cornell University founded?
Cornell University was founded in 1865.
What are the top subjects at Cornell University?
Top subjects at Cornell University include: Oncology, Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Plant and Animal Science, Cell Biology.
Where is Cornell University located?
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, United States.