Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York. It was founded in 1865 with the goal of teaching and advancing knowledge across all fields. It has over 22,000 total students, with an acceptance rate of 14% and graduation rate of 93% within 6 years. The cost of attendance is $65,494 per year, and 14.5% of international students receive need-based financial aid averaging $54,831. Popular academic programs include agriculture, architecture, engineering, and business. The student body has a 9:1 student to faculty ratio.