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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    95%
  • Majors Available
    141
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Retention Rate
    98%


AP Credit Policy

Many students who come to Cornell have taken advantage of the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program in their secondary schools. If you have taken Advanced Placement examinations and wonder what kind of credit or placement you might receive at Cornell, the chart below should be of interest. The final decision for awarding advanced placement rests with the appropriate department at Cornell.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes



Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate

  • No majors found

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Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program


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