Consumer Information
Cornell University is committed to providing comprehensive information and resources to its student body. The purpose of consumer information and disclosures is to help students make informed decisions regarding their education or employment. To access the information, click the links below and navigate to the appropriate webpage for additional information. The information below is shared on an annual basis with all enrolled students via campus email.
For assistance with any of the information below, please contact the Office of Enrollment Compliance & Design in writing at cu-disclosures@cornell.edu. Cornell University can provide a paper copy of any of the information displayed upon written request.
General Institutional Information
- Academic Programs, Facilities, and Faculty - University Catalog
- Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- Copyright Infringement and File Sharing —Policies and Sanctions
- Privacy of Student Records—Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Programs Leading to Professional Licensing
- Student Activities
- Student Disability Services and Facilities
- Student Diversity
- Textbook and Supplemental Materials Information
- Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
- Withdrawal Procedures
- Written Arrangements
Financial Information - Costs and Assistance Available to Enrolled Students
- Applying for Aid
- College Navigator for Data on Cornell University’s Enrollment and Federal Aid Portfolio
- Costs of attending the institution
- Criteria and Eligibility for Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
- Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
- Federal Verification Requirements
- Impact of Withdrawal on Financial Aid
- Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
- Net Price Calculator
- Private Loan Disclosures
- Refund Policy
- Student Aid Recipient Rights and Responsibilities
- Study Abroad and Financial Aid
Health and Safety
- Annual Security Reports, Campus Security Policies, and Crime statistics
- Daily Crime Log
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Drug-Free Workplace Statement
- Annual Fire Safety Reports, Fire Safety Policies, and Fire Statistics and Fire Log
- Vaccination Policies
Student Outcomes
- Completion and Graduation Rates as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Athletic participation rates and financial support as required under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act *
- Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act)
- Placement rates and types of employment or additional education pursued for graduates of undergraduate degree programs
- Placement rates and types of employment for graduates of graduate degree programs
- Placement rates and types of employment or additional education pursued for graduates of law degree programs
- Retention Rate, as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Transfer-out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act) *
* Cornell is a member of the Ivy League and does not offer athletics aid.
Additional Information
- Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
- Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
- Voter Registration
- Additional Voter Registration and Election Information
Filing Complaints
- How to file a complaint with Cornell University regarding online and distance programs
- How to file other complaints with Cornell University
- How to file a complaint with the New York State Education Department's Office of College and University Evaluation
- How to file a complaint with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education regarding an accredited MSCHE institution
- How to file a complaint with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)