Updated 2026

Cornell University GPA Requirements 2026

Ithaca, New York, United States · Private · QS World Ranking #16

Minimum GPA Required

3.88

Average Admitted GPA

3.96

Acceptance Rate

7.3%

QS World Ranking

#16

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Test Score Ranges

SAT (middle 50%)

1470-1560

ACT (middle 50%)

33-35

Popular Programs

  • Engineering
  • Hotel Administration
  • Biology
  • Computer Science

Admissions Notes

College-specific admissions within university structure.

Requirements vary significantly by college within Cornell.

Similar Universities

Explore alternatives with comparable GPA requirements in United States.

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

PrivateQS #4

Min GPA

3.95

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 3.4%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
Stanford University

Stanford, United States

PrivateQS #5

Min GPA

3.95

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 3.7%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, United States

PrivateQS #12

Min GPA

3.90

Avg GPA

3.98

Acceptance rate: 5.9%

Avg admitted GPA3.98 / 4.0
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This page summarizes published GPA-related admissions indicators for Cornell University on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GPA is a floor many applicants should clear; average admitted GPA reflects the middle of a competitive pool and is usually higher.

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