Cornell University, New York, Ithaca - Courses & Fees

Ithaca, New York

University Private (Not for Profit) College

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The BSc in Biological Sciences at Cornell University is a 4-year program.
Biological sciences majors are enrolled in either the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences or the College of Arts and Sciences.
The department offers the following Concentrations:
- Animal physiology
- Biochemistry
- Computational biology
- Ecology and evolutionary biology
- General biology
- Genetics, genomics, and development
- Human nutrition
- Insect biology
- Marine biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular and cell biology
- Neurobiology and behavior
- Plant biology
- Systematics and biotic diversity
The concentration gives students the opportunity to specialize in a particular biological discipline.
The Graduation rate of Cornell University is 94%.
The student-faculty ratio of this college is 8:1.
The acceptance rate of Cornell University is 11%.
Cornell University is ranked #18 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Early Decision Document Submission Deadline	Nov 1, 2023
Application Decision Deadline	Dec 15, 2023
Regular Decision Document Submission Deadline	Jan 2, 2024
Application Decision Deadline	Apr 1, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition Fees	$62465	$62465	$62465	$62465
Total Fees	$62465	$62465	$62465	$62465

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	$9152
Food	$6094

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must provide a certified copy of the diploma or degree certificate to get admission to this program.
Students required to maintain at least a GPA of 2.4 or better.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

70 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

1400 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

32 / 36

Avg. Score in

ACT

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
Tests Score statement: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Microsoft Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 9, 2024
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Aug 1, 2023
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(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023