Cornell College: what international applicants need

What are Cornell College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Cornell College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Cornell College's acceptance rate?

79.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Cornell College admitted 2,015 of its 2,522 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Cornell College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Cornell College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Cornell College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 545–630 in Math and 575–655 in Reading and Writing (8% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Cornell College's application fee for international students?

Cornell College's application fee is $50 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does Cornell College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Cornell College accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Cornell College accept?

Cornell College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Cornell College require?

Cornell College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Cornell College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Cornell College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Cornell College have?

36 of Cornell College's 1,094 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Cornell College cost for international students?

Cornell College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $52,660, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $11,850. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,050 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source