Description
Cornell University
Cornell University
Features
Today's Cornell reflects this heritage of egalitarian excellence. It is home to the nation's first colleges devoted to hotel administration, industrial and labor relations, and veterinary medicine. Both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, Cornell University is the most educationally diverse member of the Ivy League.
Cornell University's colleges, schools, and other academic units offer more than 4,000 courses, 70 undergraduate majors, 93 graduate fields of study, undergraduate and advanced degrees, and continuing education and outreach programs.
The Basics
| Setting | On East Hill in Ithaca, New York, overlooking the town and Cayuga Lake |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.cornell.edu/ |
| State | New York |
| Nearest City | New York City |
| Year Founded | 1865 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, Graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | approximately 20,900 students |
| International Students | 10% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9:1 |
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Academic Programs
Agriculture, Architecture, Area and ethnic studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Business/ Marketing, Communication/ Journalism, Computer and Information sciences, Education, Engineering, English, Family and consumer sciences, Foreign languages and literature, Family and consumer Sciences, Foreign languages and literature, History, Liberal arts/general studies, Mathematics and statistics, Natural resources/environmental science, Philosophy and religious studies, Physical sciences, Psychology, Public administration and social services, Social sciences, Visual and performing arts
Campus
Athletic Facilities: Andrew P.Stifel Fencing Salle (Fencing), Bartels Hall (Indoor track & Field), Belkin Intls. Squash Courts (Squash), Charles F. Berman Field (Soccer) etc.
http://www.cornellbigred.com/sports/2007/7/30/Facilities.aspx
Just For Fun: Willard Straight Hall, The Big Red Barn, Cornell Cinema, Music/Dance/Theatre etc.
Health, Mind, Body, and Spirit: Cornell Fitness Centers, Cornell Police, Cornell Women’s Resource Center, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center etc.
Students Life
The university division that develops, delivers, and advocates for programs that unite and support students’ academic and life pursuits, including the following: Athletics and Physical Education, Cornell Public Service Center, Learning Strategies Center, Office of Internal Transfer etc.
http://www.cornell.edu/studentlife/studentservices.cfm
Other Information
Source
US News
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/cornell-university-2711
Cornell University website:
http://www.cornell.edu/
Cornell University Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_University