Cornell University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Cornell University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Cornell University

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its diverse academic offerings and research excellence. Notable graduate programs include the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, the ... College of Engineering (particularly in computer science and mechanical engineering), and the Cornell Law School. The Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City is renowned for its medical research and clinical training. Cornell’s interdisciplinary approach and strong emphasis on public engagement contribute to its reputation as a leader in higher education.

Summary

The Cornell University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Physics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting the program's stringent criteria. Electrical and Computer Engineering saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, suggesting a balanced yet competitive program. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, pointing to its selective nature. Mechanical Engineering saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, underscoring its high standards. Architecture saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, indicating a strong acceptance rate despite its competitiveness. Information Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Biomedical Engineering saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting a balanced program. Materials Science and Engineering saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its stringent criteria. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs like Electrical and Computer Engineering and Economics offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others like Physics and Chemistry remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
Cornell University
BCMB Allied Program PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 162
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.70
Cornell University
Computational Biology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
Cornell University
Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 170
GRE V 153
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.86
Cornell University
"Physics" PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
International

Language interview request.

Cornell University
(Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International

This year we had an unusually high number of incredibly talented applicants. Since the number of students that we can accept is quite limited, we were forced to reject many excellent students.

Cornell University
English PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
Cornell University
Information Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

No interview and still no news from Cornell... To the one below who feel said - it's OK... One offer a day keeps doctors away... Is anyone who has reached out to Prof. Tanzeem successfully??

Cornell University
Creative Writing MFA
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American

Fiction

Cornell University
Creative Writing (Fiction) MFA
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American

Something about my skills being too scary good for the program to handle? Cornell, I totally get it.

Cornell University
English PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American

Congrats to those who got in!

Cornell University
Political Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20

expected 2a/2r/0w/10p

Cornell University
Systems Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

I saw that too. I called the department earlier this week (they were very friendly) and they said that they were hoping to have decisions done by this weekend... which sounds like they haven't admitted anyone yet making the visit dates very strange indeed...

Cornell University
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 161
GRE V 153
GRE AW 4.00

The usual response- We are able to admit only about 15% of our applicant pool in the combined fields of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.

Cornell University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
Cornell University
East Asian Literatures PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
American

VERY generous financials (tuition + 19000/year + 3500/summer) ::does gobs of money dance::

Cornell University
Biomedical Engieering (BME) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 170
GRE V 160
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.91

Rejected for Ph.D. Offered to transfer application to M.Eng.

Cornell University
Basic & Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 152
GRE V 143
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.32

2 years of research. Wasn't my top school so reject made sense

Cornell University
Comparative Literature PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
International
Cornell University
Chemical Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F19
International

Still waiting for decision. Is anyone else still waiting too?

Cornell University
Immunology And Microbial Pathogenesis (IMP) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 154
GRE V 161
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.78

2 pubs, 4 years of research experience, work full-time as a tech. Generic rejection e-mail.