BS in Public Policy

Cornell University (United States) · Ithaca, NY 14850, United States

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Cornell University is a private Ivy League and statutory land-grant research university, based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell was founded with the intention to teach and make contributions in all fields of knowledge — from the classics to the sciences, and from the theoretical to the applied. These ideals, unconventional for the time, are captured in Cornell's founding principle, a popular 1868 quotation from founder Ezra Cornell: "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."

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Institute

Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Degree

BS

Duration

4 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Public Policy

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20600

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 49000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 72300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

100

IELTS

7.5

Duolingo

130

SAT

1510

ACT

34

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Nov, 2025

(August-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

02 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • Essay

    University Specific

    We all contribute to, and are influenced by, the communities that are meaningful to us. Share how you’ve been shaped by one of the communities you belong to. Remember that this essay is about you and your lived experience. Define community in the way that is most meaningful to you. Some examples of community you might choose from are: family, school, shared interest, virtual, local, global, cultural. (350 word limit)

  • High School Transcript

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    Official Secondary/High School Transcript followed by a Mid-Year Report when it becomes available

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Why are you interested in studying policy, and why do you want to pursue this major at Cornell’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy? You should share how your current interests, related experiences, and/or goals have influenced your choice of policy major.

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    SAT/ACT

  • Test Score Report

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    IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

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