The Scoop
Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York, distinguished by its unusually broad academic scope. With approximately 25,000 students across 14 schools and colleges — including both private and public statutory colleges — Cornell offers everything from hotel administration and veterinary medicine to engineering and the liberal arts. The university's founding motto, "any person, any study," reflects its commitment to accessibility and breadth.
The campus is set dramatically above Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region, with gorges, waterfalls, and natural beauty integrated into the landscape. Cornell's research output is among the top in the world, and its cooperative extension program reaches communities across New York State. Campus life is active and varied, with strong traditions in athletics, Greek life, and student organizations. Admissions are highly selective, and Cornell attracts students who want a world-class research university with an exceptionally wide range of academic possibilities.
