Cornell

Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, it was established as both a private institution and New York State's land-grant university, combining practical education with advanced scholarship across a wide range of disciplines. Cornell is known for its breadth of academic programs, including highly regarded schools of engineering, business, hotel administration, agriculture, architecture, and the arts and sciences. The university enrolls roughly 26,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with students drawn from all 50 U.S. states and more than 120 countries. Its main campus in Ithaca spans hundreds of acres overlooking Cayuga Lake, and Cornell also maintains a medical campus in New York City and other research and extension locations. As an R1 doctoral university, Cornell is a major center for research in fields such as life sciences, engineering, computer science, and public policy. Cornell is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States and worldwide. It offers a residential campus experience with extensive libraries, research facilities, athletics programs, and student organizations. Admissions are highly selective, reflecting strong demand for its academic reputation, faculty, and alumni network.