Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York. It was co-founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White as a co-educational and nonsectarian institution. The university comprises eight undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions on its main campus, spanning 745 acres, along with additional satellite campuses including sites in New York City and Qatar. Cornell is known for its competitive admissions and diverse student body, with strong programs in a wide range of academic fields. It is also a land-grant university with a significant emphasis on research and public service. Cornell has a rich history of pioneering academic offerings, such as being the first university to offer degrees in journalism and to teach modern Far Eastern languages. Its main campus is set in the scenic Finger Lakes region, and student life includes over 1,000 organizations and various unique traditions. Cornell holds a notable global reputation, ranking highly in world university rankings and counting numerous Nobel laureates and distinguished alumni among its community.
