Cornell University Reviews

  • 202 Reviews
  • Ithaca (NY)
  • Annual Tuition: $63,200
98% of 202 students said this degree improved their career prospects
99% of 202 students said they would recommend this school to others
Start Your Online College Search:

Student & Graduate Reviews

Katia Sotelo
  • Reviewed: 3/13/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Great school located in a VERY isolated area. If you want to focus on your career, this is the place to go."
Nicole Lieberman
  • Reviewed: 2/11/2014
  • Degree: Law
"Cornell Law is a great investment in yourself. It's hard work and you can't expect any less. You feel very much like you're not here to make friends but to succeed career wise only"
Jonathan Corbin
  • Reviewed: 1/28/2014
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"The graduate program is a mentorship model by which you have a lot of freedom to choose which courses are best suited for your particular research interests. This program works best for self-motivated students who show initiative. Students who need a more structured program may not do as well. The town is very small, but there is a lot of good places to eat, great opportunities for local food, and an abundance of wineries/breweries. It is also perfect for someone who likes the outdoors. There are beautiful gorges, great hiking, camping, and water sports."
Michelangelo Lieberman
  • Reviewed: 1/23/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"It is an expensive program that offers no funding."
Lucas Ackerknecht
  • Reviewed: 1/16/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"Cornell's MPA is what you make of it. If you want to have an amazing time and build a portfolio of applied projects and challenging coursework, it is up to you to connect with professors and seek out those opportunities. There are many of them and everyone has been willing to help. Cornell is also a great university, and you get perks of being connected to a global network. That said, if you are not as focused or directed, you can easily take all the required classes, coasting through the program without truly challenging yourself. Don't come here if you're looking for guidance or not sure why you want to go to graduate school. You will feel lost and disorganized. But come here if you know how Cornell can help you learn and work on projects that you value. Look at all the Cornell research institutes and organizations, faculty projects, and programs and start networking!"
Kevin Wandrei
  • Reviewed: 1/13/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"Ithaca's a tough place to live, but the CIPA program provides strong financial aid, so it's worthwhile. Classes and academics aren't very rigorous, but the degree seems to still provide career-worthy skills."
Taylor Bilby
  • Reviewed: 11/17/2013
  • Degree: Law
"The best part about attending Cornell Law is the small class size and the type of community it creates. Not only is it easier to get to know my fellow classmates, but it is so easy to access professors and administration. The close knit atmosphere really does help—especially when stressed out with classes."
Gabriella Bensur
  • Reviewed: 11/11/2013
  • Degree: Law
"Cornell Law is exactly what you want from a T-14 law school, excellent teachers, intelligent peers, and legitimate help with finding a job. I haven't been disappointed, and I know that I went to the best place to start my career."
Shayona Dhanak
  • Reviewed: 11/11/2013
  • Degree: Law
"The faculty and the small setting of the law program provides a familial feel and collegial environment. The faculty members are brilliant and because the school is so small, you can make connections with professors and it is easy to build relationships with a number of them. The biggest downside is the location and the terrible weather. But if you like the small town feel, this could be the right place for you."
Grace Schiodtz
  • Reviewed: 11/10/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Johnson has a very collaborative environment, the small size of the class and various social activities ensure that you get to know your classmates well. The classes have been hard and demanding but very case oriented and constantly review current news. Many recruiters come to campus, we have constant coaching for interviews and there are a large offer of leadership and managerial skills programs. Ithaca is a beautiful town and has a low cost of living, the downside would be the lack of proximity to larger cities and the high expenses of travel."
Raul Valdes
  • Reviewed: 11/8/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Ithaca is one of the most wonderful places in the world. The size of the class make it easy to know your class mates. The teachers are always there to answer our questions."
Steve Ryu
  • Reviewed: 11/7/2013
  • Degree: Business
"Very close-knit community which helps to create a great personal network through regular social events as well as career group pairing. Just as advertised. However, the core curriculum is rigorous and academic environment can be more competitive than expected."
Dhruv Lilaramani
  • Reviewed: 11/7/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Small class size, high faculty-to-student ratio, the immersion program, Cornell connections, Extremely loyal alumni, Proximity to NY"
Alina Mihai
  • Reviewed: 11/7/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Johnson is a great MBA program. Classes are very good and students are extremely well prepared. We are a small close knit community with a strong and very supportive network."
John Reynolds
  • Reviewed: 11/7/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Pro: Very small class size relative to other programs leads to collaborative learning experience"
Xiaoyang Li
  • Reviewed: 11/6/2013
  • Degree: Business
"immersion program is terrific, resourceful."
Phoebe Andersen
  • Reviewed: 11/6/2013
  • Degree: Marketing
"Pros: Very supportive faculty, amazing network, lots of community support (second years love to pay it forward by helping first years with academic and recruiting advice), top education, huge selection of electives and immense opportunity to take Cornell classes outside of Johnson. Cons: The location and weather can be difficult to get used to."
Beatina Theopold
  • Reviewed: 11/6/2013
  • Degree: Finance
"Ithaca is a gorgeous city and a great community, albeit relatively small and removed from any larger Metro area. Cornell University offers a significant amount of educational and career focused resources, and the close knit network is one of the very big advantages of the school. You get to know your classmates quite well and build a significant network. As in many business schools, the amount of women and minority students in the class could be higher, but I will say that in my experience, the resources available to women and other diverse candidates is superb."
John Kwalk
  • Reviewed: 11/6/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Pros: Johnson's smaller class size allows for stronger connections to be formed within the class. Everyone is super friendly, collaborative, and supportive - as one would expect by individuals who are willing to brave Ithaca's fierce and stubborn winters for 2 consecutive years. Unlike schools in large metropolitan areas, Johnson classmates do not scatter once classes adjourn. The quality of the education and professors are top-notch, and the Core pacing keeps us so busy that I feel like I can take on the world after the program is completed! Cons: The smaller class size also has its detriments; namely, resulting in lesser connections and a smaller alumni base. Johnson does not have as much representation on the west coast and tech industry. Lastly, Ithaca is extremely hilly which doesn't make for ideal walking conditions."
Boon Hoe Chin
  • Reviewed: 11/6/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Johnson at Cornell University is one of the most collaborative, curriculum intense and well networked schools for MBA program. Here you will find students working smart, playing hard and networking socially among one another to achieve their goals. Come visit the school and talk to any of the alumni to find out more about Johnson at Cornell University."