Cornell University
Latin: Universitas Cornelliana
Founding principle"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."
—Ezra Cornell, 1868
TypePrivate
EstablishedFebruary 19, 1865 (1865-02-19)
Academic affiliations
AAU
SUNY
APLU
NAICU
EndowmentUS$7.2 billion (2018)
PresidentMartha E. Pollack
ProvostMichael Kotlikoff
Academic staff
1,639 – Ithaca, New York
1,235 – NYC, New York
34 – Doha, Qatar
Students23,600 (Fall 2018)
Undergraduates15,182 (Fall 2018)
Postgraduates8,418 (Fall 2018)
Location
Ithaca
,
New York
,
U.S.

42°26′50″N 76°28′59″W / 42.44722°N 76.48306°W / 42.44722; -76.48306Coordinates: 42°26′50″N 76°28′59″W / 42.44722°N 76.48306°W / 42.44722; -76.48306
Campus4,800 acres (19 km2)
ColorsCarnelian, White
          
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Ivy League
NicknameBig Red
MascotTouchdown the Bear (unofficial)
Websitecornell.edu