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.
Cornell's breadth is genuinely unmatched — few universities can offer world-class programs in hotel administration, veterinary medicine, and particle physics under one roof. The university's research output and alumni network are global in reach. A tour with a current Big Red student helps you navigate Cornell's scale and beauty, from the gorge trails to the diverse colleges, and understand how students build their own path within this extraordinary institution.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led Cornell University campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current Cornell student of your choice.
