Cornell Class of 2012 Admit Rate

Being an alumnus from Cornell University and also from Cornell Alumni Admission Ambassador Network (CAAAN), I should be sharing insights on Cornell Admission too.

These details are taken from Cornell Admission Office page.

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Early Decision - 1105/3094 = 37.0%
Regular Decision - 5689/29979 = 19.0%
Freshman Decision (Overall) - 6794/33073 = 20.5%
Transfer Application - 801/2918 = 27.4%

CC's Note: Apply Early Decision to significantly enhance your chances of getting into Cornell!

Top 10% in high school - 2644/6121 = 43.2%
Next 10% in high school - 142/1078 = 13.2%
20% to 40% in high school - 37/587 = 6.3%
Last 60% in high school - 16/204 = 7.8%

CC's Note: If you are in the top 10% in your high school, you have very high chance of being admitted to Cornell University

SAT Critical Reading Score
700-800 - 3550/9568 = 37.1%
650-699 - 1483/7060 = 21.0%
600-649 - 956/6396 = 15.0%
550-599 - 257/3379 = 7.6%
500-549 - 154/1867 = 8.3%
400-499 - 42/1141 = 3.7%
200-399 - 0/134 = 0%

CC's Note: If you can get above 700 for critical reading, your chances are very good. Or else, do try to get at least above 600.

SAT Maths Score
700-800 - 4709/16229 = 29.0%
650-699 - 1033/6422 = 16.1%
600-649 - 481/3416 = 14.1%
550-599 - 228/2017 = 11.3%
500-549 - 73/931 = 7.8%
400-499 - 18/488 = 3.7%
200-399 - 0/61 = 0%

CC's Note: To be competitive, do try to get above 700.

Admit Rate by College:-
Human Ecology - 452/1406 = 32.2%
Engineering - 1902/6527 = 29.1%
Industrial & Labor Relations - 238/945 = 25.2%
Hotel Administrations - 211/944 = 22.3%
Agriculture & Life Sciences - 1028/4697 = 21.9%
Arts & Science - 2840/15474 = 18.4%
Architecture, Art & Planning - 163/1053 = 15.5%

CC's Note: The easiest colleges to get in are put on top.

Good Luck!

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