Rankings of Cornell University

Cornell University is a privately funded Ivy League research university based in Ithaca, New York. Cornell’s main campus houses the seven undergraduate and graduate colleges, each one managing its own specific admission standards and academic courses and programs. Admission to Cornell University is well known for being highly competitive.

Latest ranking updates for Cornell University
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #18.
  • January 2024: THE World’s Most International Universities update. Cornell University achieves place 58.
  • December 2023: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with Cornell University in position 32.
  • December 2023: Cornell University ranks 208 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.

University rankings

    • #11 
    • #11 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #13 
    • #20 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #13 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #9 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #19 
    • #77 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities
    [Published 23 October, 2019]
    • #13 
    • #12 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #22 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #16 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #41 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #8 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #58 
    THE World’s Most International Universities
    [Published 25 January, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #48 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    The Princeton Review: Top 50 Green Colleges
    [Published 26 October, 2021]
    • #27 
    • #27 
    The Princeton Review: Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Private Schools)
    [Published 26 April, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #42 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #18 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #16 
    MONEY: Best Selective Colleges
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #30 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #22 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #32 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #18 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #61 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #38 
    • #38 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #208 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #32 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #22 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #4 
    • #13 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #31 
    • #31 
    Business

    [Published ]
    • #28 
    • #97 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #76 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #8 
    • #14 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #15 
    Computer Science
    Best Colleges for Computer Science Majors
    [Published 25 August, 2020]
    • #20 
    • #20 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #33 
    • #80 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #13 
    Data Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #29 
    • #93 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #161 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #10 
    • #34 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #76 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #76 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #120 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #164 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #219 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #13 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #27 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #32 
    Engineering
    MONEY: Best Colleges for Engineering Majors
    [Published 07 June, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #33 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #16 
    • #120 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #118 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #84 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #121 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #167 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #22 
    • #38 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #33 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #12 
    • #12 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #19 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #34 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #35 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #16 
    • #32 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #51 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #67 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #50 
    • #204 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #27 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #49 
    Nursing & Health Care
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #13 
    • #31 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #53 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #74 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #76 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #51 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #121 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #28 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #58 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #20 
    • #51 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #90 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #22 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #27 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #101 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #23 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #76 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #29 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #64 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #91 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #20 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #59 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #25 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #26 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Cornell University

Sociology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#11 
Social Studies & Humanities
Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#12 
Law
Engineering US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#13 
Engineering
Data Science QS World University Rankings By Subject
#13 
Computer Science
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#13 
Agriculture
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#17 
Business
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#27 
Medicine & Health
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#28 
Natural Sciences
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#32 
Mathematics
Journalism URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#38 
Journalism & Media Studies

About Cornell University

PROS

  • Across the board, students highlight the excellent teaching staff. Students describe the staff as both knowledgeable and approachable.
  • Learners appreciate the campus for its stunning natural scenery and eclectic architecture. Students also speak well of the high -quality facilities, such as their research centers and laboratories.
  • Ranked among the global top 20 by almost all prominent university ranking organizations, which can be important for getting major job opportunities.

CONS

  • The most recurring complaint from students at Cornell is that there is too much emphasis on Greek life. They would prefer to have a wider selection of options.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1865
Telephone:
(607) 254-4636
Address:
Day Hall Lobby
14853, Ithaca
USA
Website:
https://www.cornell.edu/
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
David M. Lee (, 1996)
 
Robert C. Richardson (, 1996)
 
Kenneth G. Wilson (, 1982)
 
Roald Hoffmann (, 1981)
 
Robert W. Holley (, 1968)
 
Hans Bethe (, 1967)
 
Vincent du Vigneaud (, 1955)
 
James B. Sumner (, 1946)
 
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FAQ

Cornell University ranks #6 in USA in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.

Cornell University ranks #1 in Ithaca in our meta ranking.

Cornell University is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, Reuters Most Innovative Universities and more. See all 51 rankings of Cornell University.

Cornell University achieved #4 in UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Cornell University.

Cornell University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Veterinary Science). See all subject rankings for Cornell University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Cornell University ranks #1 among universities in Ithaca and #6 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Cornell University.

In our meta ranking Cornell University ranks #6 among all universities in USA and Stanford University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.