Cornell University
Ranking, cost of attendance, the financial aid policy for international students, tests and deadlines, checked against Cornell’s own pages.
Check my chances at CornellLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Cornell University: highlights
Cornell is an Ivy League university in Ithaca, in upstate New York, ranked joint 16th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It is the largest of the Ivy League universities and has strong engineering, computer science and agriculture colleges.
- After HSC: US universities do not set an HSC cut-off. Cornell reviews your whole school record, test scores, essays and recommendations together.
- Total cost: USD 99,734 for 2025-26, including tuition of USD 73,946, housing and food.
- Financial aid: Limited aid for international students.
- Tests: See Cornell’s testing page; requirements differ by college.
- Deadlines: Early Decision: 1 November. Regular Decision: Early January.
Key facts
Cornell University is in Ithaca, New York. The figures are for 2025-26; Cornell had not published 2026-27 costs on this page when we checked.
Cornell rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =16 in the world |
Cost of attendance
US universities publish one cost of attendance instead of a fee per course. These are Cornell’s figures for 2025-26, and they are close to the amount your I-20 will show.
| Item | Amount a year |
|---|---|
| Tuition, endowed colleges | USD 73,946 |
| Mandatory fees | USD 1,024 |
| Housing | USD 13,744 |
| Food | USD 7,604 |
| Books and course materials | USD 1,234 |
| Personal expenses | USD 2,182 |
| Total, before travel | USD 99,734 |
The same tuition applies to every undergraduate major. Travel between Bangladesh and the US is extra.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What Cornell asks for |
|---|---|
| HSC or A levels | Completion of secondary school. There is no fixed minimum mark; admission is holistic and highly selective |
| Standardised tests | See Cornell’s testing page; requirements differ by college |
| School documents | Official transcripts sent by your school, with certified English translations where needed |
| Master’s and PhD Each graduate department runs its own admission, with its own tests, deadlines and funding. Check the department page |
Admission rates at this level are very low for every applicant, so apply to a range of universities.
English language scores
| Test or course | Minimum |
|---|---|
| English proficiency test | Required for non-native speakers; minimum scores are on Cornell’s admissions pages |
Cornell: yearly intakes
Cornell admits first-year students once a year, for the fall term that starts in August or September. You choose an early or a regular round.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | August or September | 1 November | Decision: December |
| Regular Decision | August or September | Early January | Decision: Spring |
The figures are for 2025-26; Cornell had not published 2026-27 costs on this page when we checked.
How to apply
- Take the required tests
See Cornell’s testing page; requirements differ by college. Book early, because test dates in Bangladesh fill up.
- Submit the application
Application fee: See Cornell’s application page.
- Apply for financial aid at the same time
If you need aid, ask for it in the same application cycle. Limited aid for international students.
- Receive your I-20
After you accept an offer and show how the first-year cost will be covered, the university issues the I-20 you need for the visa.
- Apply for the F-1 visa
Pay the SEVIS fee, submit the DS-160 at least 7 days before your interview, and attend the interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
Financial aid for international students
Cornell University
- Policy
- Limited aid for international students
- Based on
- Family finances
- Apply
- With your admission application
- US federal aid
- Not available
Cornell offers need-based aid to international students, but funds for them are limited. Ask for aid with your admission application and check Cornell’s financial aid pages for the international process and deadlines.
View on official site ↗International students do not qualify for US federal aid, so university funding matters most.
Living costs at Cornell
Housing and food are already part of the cost of attendance above: USD 21,348 for housing and food for 2025-26.
There is no single national figure for the US. You must show funds that cover the first-year cost on your I-20, with balances built up over 6 to 12 months. The F-1 visa costs USD 535 in total: a USD 185 application fee and a USD 350 SEVIS fee.
What one year costs in total
The full first-year cost is USD 99,734 for 2025-26, before any financial aid. Travel and, where needed, health insurance are extra.
Work and careers after Cornell
Reputation
- =16 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Limited aid for international students.
Work while you study
- On-campus jobs for up to 20 hours a week during term on an F-1 visa.
- Off-campus work needs authorisation, such as Curricular Practical Training.
Stay after graduating
- Optional Practical Training gives 12 months of work.
- STEM graduates can extend it by 24 months.
Cornell: FAQs
Can I get into Cornell with HSC?
You can apply with the HSC. US universities do not publish an HSC cut-off: Cornell looks at your full school record, test scores, essays and recommendations. The figures are for 2025-26; Cornell had not published 2026-27 costs on this page when we checked.
How much does Cornell cost for international students?
The full cost of attendance for 2025-26 is USD 99,734, which includes tuition of USD 73,946 and USD 21,348 for housing and food.
Does Cornell give financial aid to Bangladeshi students?
Cornell offers need-based aid to international students, but funds for them are limited. Ask for aid with your admission application and check Cornell’s financial aid pages for the international process and deadlines.
Do I need the SAT or ACT for Cornell?
See Cornell’s testing page; requirements differ by college.
When is the Cornell deadline?
Early Decision: 1 November. Regular Decision: Early January. Classes start in August or September.
How much money do I need to show for the F-1 visa?
Enough to cover the first-year cost on your I-20, which is close to USD 99,734 before any aid. A financial aid award reduces the amount you must show.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- Cornell: cost to attend ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- U.S. Embassy Dhaka: nonimmigrant visas ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.