Program areas at Cornell University
Cornell University is renowned for its academic rigor, intellectual vibrancy, entrepreneurial character, and the diversity and quality of its curricula and areas of multidisciplinary research and study. The University's undergraduate, graduate, professional, post-doctoral, and continuing education programs have a global reputation for excellence and innovation. Cornell's main campus is in ithaca, new york, with the campuses of weill Cornell medical college and Cornell tech in new york city. The University has a significant international educational presence, including weill Cornell medical college's campus in doha, qatar. During the reporting year, the University granted the following degrees: undergraduate (3,781); masters (3,756); d.v.m. (114); j.d. (199), and ph.d., j.d., and d.m.a. (512).
Cornell has a long tradition of combining scholarly work and leadership in research -both basic and applied- with public service and engagement in new york state and around the world. Revenues from sponsored awards include $873,143,000 in direct support and $215,008,000 in indirect cost recovery. Revenues also include grant and contract revenue to support public outreach and instruction, the single largest portion is related to research.
Medical services, including the training and education of physicians, is a primary component of the University's mission. Cornell is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in new york city and around the world. The doctors and scientists of weill Cornell medicine -faculty from weill Cornell medical college, weill Cornell graduate school of medical sciences, and the weill Cornell physician organization- provide clinical care and research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.
Other program service accomplishments include, but are not limited to, Cornell's land-grant mission, academic conferences, publications, and room and board for students.