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Cornell College

Cornell College

A global leader in our fields, the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University drives acts of transformation. Together, we advance multidis

129 Sibley Dome, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA

About Cornell College

The Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) is a dynamic hub comprising nearly 1000 students, 120 faculty, and 65 staff members. Established in 1871, it provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in architecture, fine arts, and city and regional planning, emphasizing design practices with societal impact. AAP houses five departments across three campuses (Ithaca, NYC, and Rome) where students and faculty from around the world invent, explore, and produce new knowledge to address global challenges. The curriculum integrates studio-based training in representation, technology, and theory with Cornell's extensive research resources, fostering skills in model-building, graphics, and historical analysis. The college is dedicated to advancing community-engaged learning, sustainability, art and culture, social justice, and innovative multidisciplinary pedagogy, aiming to build a more just, sustainable, resilient, thriving, and inspired world.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
Bachelor

A five-year professional program emphasizing design, theory, history, technology, representation and structures. Students learn to communicate ideas through models and drawings, working in both analog and digital representation.

5 Years
English
Undergrad Tuition: $50,000+ (In State & Out of State)
Deadline: January 2 (Fall Semester)
Professional Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
Master

A fully accredited course of study dedicated to advanced architectural design. It provides integrated foundation in global history, theory, structures, environmental systems and building technologies.

3.5 Years
English
Graduate Tuition: $50,000+ (In State & Out of State)
Deadline: N/A
Post-Professional Master of Science, Advanced Architectural Design (M.S.)
Master

An intensive program providing a critical framework for investigating pertinent design concerns, practices and technologies in 21st-century architecture and urbanism. Students can pursue inquiries within Architecture & Urbanism, Architecture & Ecology and Architecture & Discourse.

3 Semesters
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Post-Professional Master of Science, Advanced Urban Design
Master

A New York City-based program focused on advanced urban design. It engages the wealth of academic resources in AAP, across Cornell University and throughout an extensive global network.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Doctor of Philosophy in History of Architecture and Urban Development (Ph.D.)
PhD

Represents a sophisticated blend of interdisciplinary research and scholarship. The program prepares students for a scholarly career in global architectural history.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies (B.S. URS)
Bachelor

An interdisciplinary, liberal arts course of study focused on the forces that shape the social, economic, and political character and physical form of urban/suburban areas and their surrounding regions. Students gain insight into the everyday dynamics of urban planning.

4 Years
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Regional Planning (MRP)
Master

A multifaceted, trans-disciplinary program that prepares the next generation of planners. Our faculty and students plan for a sustainable future through work on climate adaptation, sustainable transportation and infrastructure systems, affordable housing, economic development, and environmental justice.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Science in Regional Science
Master

A multidisciplinary field that explores how geographic location and spatial relations affect economic, social, and environmental phenomena. This degree provides students with the tools to analyze and model complex spatial systems.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Arts in Historic Preservation Planning
Master

Dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and planning for buildings, sites, and districts of historical and cultural significance. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills for preserving cultural heritage.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Doctor of Philosophy in City and Regional Planning
PhD

Training the next generation of innovative and cutting-edge planning scholars. Students specialize in areas such as environmental planning, urban policy, and international development.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Bachelor

This program exposes students to a wide array of landscape scales, types, contexts, and topical issues. The studio format entails lectures, demonstrations, field trips, readings, guest presentations, precedent study, one-on-one instruction, and group discourse.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Master

This program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the field through advanced study and research. It emphasizes ecological design, sustainable practices, and innovative approaches to urban and rural landscapes.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
Master

The MPS program enhances understanding and love of design. Studio courses are the heart of the curriculum, each semester presenting a new place and set of environmental and social issues to analyze and respond to with design interventions.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Dual Master's Degree (M.R.P./M.L.A.)
Master

A dual master's degree track with the Department of City and Regional Planning. It facilitates integrated approaches to environmental and urban design challenges.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A

Performance & Metrics

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Accreditations & Affiliations
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Admissions
10.25% (for the college in 2019)
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
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January 3 (application and portfolio)
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March 15 (portfolio submission)
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November 1 (portfolio submission)
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January 2 (portfolio submission)
Requirements
0: Common Application (for undergraduates)
1: Portfolio and video interview (required for Architecture, submitted via Cornell AAP SlideRoom)
2: Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
3: English Language Proficiency Requirement (for international applicants)
4: Statement of purpose (for graduate programs)
5: 3 letters of recommendation (for M.Arch and PhD programs)
6: GRE General Test (optional for M.Arch, required for PhD)

Cornell College Academic FAQ

Cornell College is A global leader in our fields, the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University drives acts of transformation. Together, we advance multidis

The acceptance rate for Cornell College is 10.25% (for the college in 2019), reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Common Application (for undergraduates), Portfolio and video interview (required for Architecture, submitted via Cornell AAP SlideRoom), Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, E....

Cornell College provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.), Professional Master of Architecture (M. Arch.), Post-Professional Master of Science, Advanced Architectural Design (M.S.), Post-Professional Master of Science, Advanced Urban Design, Doctor of Philosophy in History of Architecture and Urban Development (Ph.D.).

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1 (for Cornell University overall), ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Cornell College is situated in Ithaca, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

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