Submit Test Scores
If English is not your primary language, you must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP score. Minimum TOEFL scores are: 79 (Internet), 213 (computer), 550 (paper). Recommended TOEFL scores are: 100 (Internet), 250 (computer), 600 (paper). The minimum IELTS score is 6.0; the recommended IELTS score is 7.0. The minimum STEP score is Grade Pre-1; the recommended STEP score is Grade 1. You may also wish to submit an SAT or ACT score to enhance your application and for scholarship consideration, but you are not required to do so.
If English is your primary language, you must submit an SAT or ACT score -- one of many factors we will consider. Recommended SAT score: 1030. Recommended ACT score: 22.
Cornell's TOEFL and SAT codes: 6119, ACT code: 1296
International applications postmarked by February 1 will receive priority in our regular decision processing and possibly earlier notification of our decision. Applications postmarked after March 1 will be considered, but the process may be delayed.