Cornell

Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865, it is one of the most prestigious and selective universities in the United States. Cornell is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education, with a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate fields of study. Cornell is also renowned for its research, particularly in the fields of agriculture, engineering, and life sciences. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other notable alumni. Cornell is home to the Cornell University Library, one of the largest academic libraries in the world, and the Cornell Botanic Gardens, which is the oldest botanical garden in the United States.