Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot stated
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)See policy
English-language proficiency must be established at the time of application; international students must also pass a Cornell ITAP test before receiving a TA-ship (no specific test or score stated)
Minimum GPANot stated
Recommendation lettersNot stated
Prior degreeNot stated
Statement of purposeNot stated
“The Ph.D. program is completed on average in six and one-half years. Accordingly, students in the program are typically guaranteed full financial support for six and one-half years.”
“The typical funding package provides summer stipends for up to six summers (for more information see FUNDING).”
“In addition to establishing English-language proficiency at the time of their application, international students must pass a test administered by ITAP (International Teaching Assistant Program) at Cornell prior to receiving a TA-ship in the 2nd year.”
Extracted from philosophy.cornell.edu (opens in new tab) and gradschool.cornell.edu (opens in new tab) · latest recorded check 2026-09-05