The College of Human Ecology, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and the College of Veterinary Medicine have a unique relationship with New York State. As part of their mission, these units conduct education, research, and outreach services that are linked to the economic and social well-being of New York State, the nation, and the world. In exchange for these contributions, New York State offers a degree of financial support. Residents of New York State receive the reduced resident rate tuition.
The College of Human Ecology Admissions Team practices highly selective admissions and takes a mission-focused approach to the comprehensive review of our deep, diverse, and talented applicant pool.
The College of Human Ecology Admissions Team admits the most competitive and compelling candidates regardless of residency.
Cornell is unique: Although it's an Ivy League university, chartered as a private institution, it includes undergraduate colleges and schools that receive some funding from New York State. They are sometimes called state contract colleges. The state subsidy results in lower tuition for students who have New York State residency and are enrolled in these colleges or schools. The state-assisted colleges and schools are:
