Cornellians come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, and they pursue their academic goals in more than 100 departments. The College of Arts and Sciences, one of the smallest liberal arts schools in the Ivy League, offers more than 40 majors, most ranked near the top nationally. Applied programs in the other six colleges also rank among the best in the world. 

Other special features of the university include a world-renowned faculty; 4,000 courses available to all students; an extensive undergraduate research program; superb research, teaching, and library facilities; a large, diverse study abroad program; more than 600 student organizations and 36 varsity sports. 

Cornell’s campus is one of the most beautiful in the country, and students pass streams, rocky gorges, and waterfalls on their way to class. First-year students make their home on North Campus, a living-learning community that features a special advising center, faculty-in-residence, a fitness center, and traditional residence halls as well as theme-centered buildings such as Ecology House. 

Cornell University invites applications from all interested students and uses the Common Application exclusively with a short required Cornell Supplement.