No published SAT cutoff
Cornell does not publish the 1450–1540 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
Cornell University
Does Cornell Require the SAT?
Yes, for most first-year applicants. Cornell requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1450–1540
Cornell SAT composite
Median score
1495
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
Yes — Cornell requires testing
Cornell requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
Cornell SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1450–1540 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1495, among enrolled score submitters.
Cornell middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
145025th percentile
1495Median
154075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is required, use the published 1450–1540 range for context and submit the strongest valid score you can produce.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1495 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of Cornell’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What Cornell’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
Cornell considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
Cornell’s SAT code is 2098. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
For all undergraduate colleges in the current cycle. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
Cornell SAT requirements FAQ
Does Cornell require the SAT?
Cornell requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for Cornell?
Cornell does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1450–1540 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at Cornell?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1495. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does Cornell superscore the SAT?
Cornell considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to Cornell?
Use Cornell’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 2098.
Should I submit a 1495 SAT score to Cornell?
A 1495 is near the midpoint of the published 1450–1540 range. Since testing is required, treat the range as context and submit your strongest valid result.
Verification
Official Cornell sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Official application review and testing context
Cornell Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
Cornell Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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