Cornell University
Academics
- Graduation Rate94%
- Majors Available141
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate98%
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.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
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
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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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