School profile
Cornell University Lacrosse
Cornell University in Ithaca, New York fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Ivy League. The school admits 9 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,500 to 1,570, and enrolls 15,995 undergraduates.
Location
Ithaca, NY
Admit rate
9%
SAT range
1,500-1,570
Undergraduates
15,995
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Ivy League |
| Women's | Division 1 | Ivy League |
How Cornell University compares
With a 9 percent admit rate, Cornell University is more selective than 96 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,500 and 1,570 on the SAT, or 33 to 35 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 15,995 undergraduates, it is the 2nd largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 7 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Cornell University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Brown University5% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- Columbia University4% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- Dartmouth College5% admit · SAT 1,500-1,570
- Harvard University4% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- Princeton University5% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- University of Pennsylvania5% admit · SAT 1,510-1,570
- Yale University4% admit · SAT 1,470-1,570
Common questions
Does Cornell University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Cornell University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Ithaca, New York, competing in the Ivy League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Cornell University?
Cornell University admits 9 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 96 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,500 to 1,570. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Cornell University?
Cornell University enrolls 15,995 undergraduates, the 2nd largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.