Cornell ED statistics?

Hey guys, I've been searching for Cornell Early Decision statistics like acceptance rates, GPA, test scores, etc. Does anyone have a reliable source for this info or could you share some insights based on your own experience?

Hey! I can definitely help you out with some of the information you're looking for. Cornell, like other universities, doesn't publish every detail about their admissions statistics; however, we can gather some information from the university itself and CollegeVine's data.

For the Class of 2026, Cornell received around 9,800 Early Decision (ED) applications and admitted approximately 1,925 students, resulting in an acceptance rate of around 19.6%. When it comes to traditional Regular Decision applicants, the acceptance rate is significantly lower, at about 9.31% for the same class.

Regarding academics, the middle 50% of admitted students had unweighted GPAs between 3.9 and 4.0, which demonstrates a high level of academic achievement. While the university is now test-optional due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's still helpful to know that in the past, the middle 50% of admitted students had SAT scores between 1450 and 1540, and ACT scores between 33 and 35. Keep in mind that these ranges aren't strict cutoffs, and it's common for applicants with scores outside these ranges to be admitted as well.

Cornell ED (and other universities) generally have higher acceptance rates compared to Regular Decision because the applicant pool is smaller, and applying ED shows a strong demonstrated interest in the school, as it is a binding commitment if accepted.

Please note that these statistics serve only as a rough guide, and admissions decisions are often based on a holistic review, taking into account various factors such as extracurricular activities, essays, recommendations, and more. Good luck with your application!