Cornell University

Description

Cornell University

Cornell University

Features

Today's Cornell reflects this heritage of egalitarian excellence. It is home to the nation's first colleges devoted to hotel administration, industrial and labor relations, and veterinary medicine. Both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, Cornell University is the most educationally diverse member of the Ivy League.

Cornell University's colleges, schools, and other academic units offer more than 4,000 courses, 70 undergraduate majors, 93 graduate fields of study, undergraduate and advanced degrees, and continuing education and outreach programs.

The Basics

SettingOn East Hill in Ithaca, New York, overlooking the town and Cayuga Lake
School TypeUSA University
TuitionUS$44,000 – $45,000
HousingApartment
School Website http://www.cornell.edu/
StateNew York
Nearest CityNew York City
Year Founded1865
Admission RequirementHK F.6
Academic CalendarFall, Spring, Summer
Level OfferedUndergraduate, Graduate and professional programs
Enrollmentapproximately 20,900 students
International Students10%
Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
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Academic Programs

Agriculture, Architecture, Area and ethnic studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Business/ Marketing, Communication/ Journalism, Computer and Information sciences, Education, Engineering, English, Family and consumer sciences, Foreign languages and literature, Family and consumer Sciences, Foreign languages and literature, History, Liberal arts/general studies, Mathematics and statistics, Natural resources/environmental science, Philosophy and religious studies, Physical sciences, Psychology, Public administration and social services, Social sciences, Visual and performing arts

Campus

Athletic Facilities: Andrew P.Stifel Fencing Salle (Fencing), Bartels Hall (Indoor track & Field), Belkin Intls. Squash Courts (Squash), Charles F. Berman Field (Soccer) etc.

http://www.cornellbigred.com/sports/2007/7/30/Facilities.aspx

Just For Fun: Willard Straight Hall, The Big Red Barn, Cornell Cinema, Music/Dance/Theatre etc.

Health, Mind, Body, and Spirit: Cornell Fitness Centers, Cornell Police, Cornell Women’s Resource Center, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center etc.

Students Life

The university division that develops, delivers, and advocates for programs that unite and support students’ academic and life pursuits, including the following: Athletics and Physical Education, Cornell Public Service Center, Learning Strategies Center, Office of Internal Transfer etc.

http://www.cornell.edu/studentlife/studentservices.cfm

Other Information

Source

US News

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/cornell-university-2711

Cornell University website:

http://www.cornell.edu/

Cornell University Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_University