Weill Medical College of Cornell University
About
Weill Medical College of Cornell University, located in New York, NY, is a renowned institution focused on medical education, research, and patient care. Established in 1898, it is a key part of Weill Cornell Medicine, which emphasizes innovative education and groundbreaking biomedical discoveries.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 2,554 borrowers who entered repayment, 12 (0.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Cornell
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Cornell vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Cornell selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectWeill Medical College of Cornell University | — | — | 1,474 | — | — |
| — | — | 1,424 | — | — | |
| — | — | 1,774 | — | — | |
| — | — | 1,261 | — | — | |
| — | 39.0% | 1,439 | — | — | |
| — | — | 1,677 | — | — | |
| Peer group median | — | 39.0% | 1,457 | — |
Institutions like Cornell
Explore the federal data for institutions in Cornell's comparison group.
- New York
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,424Net price—View data - Texas
Baylor College of Medicine
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,774Net price—View data - New York
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,261Net price—View data - Minnesota
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Grad rate—Admit rate39.0%Enrollment1,439Net price—View data - Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,677Net price—View data
Campus network
Cornell is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Cornell Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The mission of Institutional Research & Planning (IRP) is to provide official, accurate, and unbiased information and analysis about the university in support of institutional planning, decision-making, and reporting obligations.
Visit IR office page- Jason HechtSenior Research & Planning Assoc, Institutional Research & Planning
- Monique HarrisonSenior Research & Planning Assoc, Institutional Research & Planning
- Marin ClarkbergAssoc Vice Provost, Institutional Research & Planning
Common Data Set
Cornell's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Reports & documents (7)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardirp.cornell.edu
- Data definitionAnalytics and Institutional ReportingThe Analytics and Institutional Reporting page at Weill Medical College of Cornell University provides information about their data science and visualization services to support institutional goals and reporting. It details their mission, vision, strategy, and services such as reporting and visualization, survey management, data management support, data science services, and information governance. The page outlines policies related to data requests, survey schedules, and the approval process for new centers or institutes, aiming to centralize and standardize data for internal use and external reporting.budget.weill.cornell.edu
- Data dictionaryData Management2026This data dictionary page provides information on the data management services at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in Qatar, highlighting their support for clinical research through data collection, safety, monitoring plans, and database development. The page also features sections related to various research labs, publications, funding collaborations, and core facility services.qatar-weill.cornell.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookUniversity Factbook2026The University Factbook from Cornell University's Institutional Research & Planning office provides official data and analysis on key metrics like total enrollment, undergraduate admissions, student enrollment, graduation rates, and faculty and staff details. The data specifically excludes Weill Cornell Medicine.irp.cornell.edu
- GlossaryGlossary - Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityThe glossary from Weill Medical College of Cornell University provides definitions for select terms related to data management and digital asset management. It is intended to help users understand specific terms that may be unfamiliar, though it is not a comprehensive list. The glossary covers a wide array of topics including archiving, attribution, confidentiality, open data, preservation, and many other critical concepts in data services. This glossary is a resource for understanding and navigating the terms important for data management and usage within academic, research, and institutional contexts.data.research.cornell.edu
- Strategic planCornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy Strategic Plan2026The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy aims to chart a course for success by focusing on purpose-driven research, educational excellence, and policy engagement. Over the next five years, the strategic plan will prioritize fostering a thriving academic community, building an ethos of collaboration, advancing equity, and prioritizing impact. This approach is underscored by the need for forward-looking leadership in public policy to meet global challenges.publicpolicy.cornell.edu
Grants & funding (3)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
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