✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision
Binding
Closed
Jan 2, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
54 days left
“Early Decision (ED) is a binding application plan, designed for students who've selected Cornell as their first choice university.”
Application
Common Application, QuestBridge (National College Match / Regular Decision)
Testing
SAT or ACT scores are required.
Essays
7 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee
$85
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Separate admission
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
Separate admission
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Separate admission
Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering
Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering
Separate admission
College of Human Ecology
College of Human Ecology
Separate admission
Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Separate admission
Architecture, Art, and Landscape Architecture
Portfolio
Portfolio · January 2
Design & Environmental Analysis, Fashion Design, Fashion Design Management
Design Supplement
Extra step · January 2
Music (optional music supplement)
Optional music supplement for exceptionally musically talented applicants; submission deadline November 6 for ED and January 7 for RD
Extra step · November 6 (ED); Jan
- Tuition & fees
- $72,270
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $113,531
- 6-year graduation
- 95%