Cornell University
- Private
- Research university
Cornell University: international tuition 73,946 USD per year, one-year total cost 99,734 USD, acceptance rate 8.8%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 130.
A Vietnamese first-year applicant may apply for Cornell need-based aid through the CSS Profile, but international admission is need-aware. The pages do not confirm merit scholarships or automatic merit consideration.
Getting in. The school admits 8.4% of applicants (6,077 of 72,523). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 730–770, Math 770–800, ACT 33–35. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7.5+, TOEFL iBT 5+ or Duolingo 130+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 99,734 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Cornell University?
International tuition is 73,946 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 99,734 USD.
Does Cornell University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may apply for Cornell need-based aid through the CSS Profile, but international admission is need-aware. The pages do not confirm merit scholarships or automatic merit consideration.
What English scores does Cornell University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 130.
What is the acceptance rate at Cornell University?
The acceptance rate is 8.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Nhà Sakura - Khám phá Thế Giới2022Campus tour
- Anmo Li2025Vlog
- Stacy Rusnak2025Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUnclear because the pages do not describe merit scholarships or automatic consideration for them with the admission application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearCornell explicitly states that undergraduate admission for international students is need-aware and financial need is considered in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesYes, first-year international applicants seeking Cornell grant or scholarship aid must submit the CSS Profile.
Scholarships at this school
Cornell grantsNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Yes, Cornell grants are included in annual aid offers meeting the demonstrated financial need of admitted international undergraduates.
Deadline: Early Decision: November 1, 2026; Regular Decision: January 2, 2027
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 25 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 14 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Financial aid deadline for international students (Early Decision) (ED)Financial aidabout17days
- Deadline for remaining required materials (Early Decision) (ED)Documents+29 days
- Financial aid deadline for international students (Regular Decision) (RD)Financial aid+79 days
- Deadline for remaining required materials (Regular Decision) (RD)Documents+96 days
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
12 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: one of the 50 U.S. schools with the most international undergraduates (College Scorecard). Source
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data