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Incoming First-Year Surveys

Since 2000, Cornell has surveyed its incoming class of first-year students. These surveys ask new students about their high school activities and achievements; personal goals, attitudes and abilities; and expectations of their Cornell experience.

2023 New Student Survey

A total of 2,563 first-year students participated in the 2023 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 72%.

2022 New Student Survey

A total of 2,785 first-year students participated in the 2022 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 79%.

2021 New Student Survey

A total of 1,773 first-year students participated in the 2021 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 47%.

2020 New Student Survey

A total of 2,842 first-year students participated in the 2020 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 86%.

2019 New Student Survey

A total of 2,936 first-year students participated in the 2019 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 91%.

2018 New Student Survey

A total of 2,987 first-year students participated in the 2018 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 90%.

2017 New Student Survey

A total of 3,035 first-year students participated in the 2017 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 90%.

2016 New Student Survey

A total of 2,869 first-year students participated in the 2016 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 86%.

2015 CIRP Freshman Survey

A total of 2,025 first-year students participated in the 2015 CIRP Freshman Survey, yielding a response rate of 63%.

2014 New Student Survey

A total of 2,875 first-year students participated in the 2014 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 88%.

2013 New Student Survey

A total of 2,893 first-year students participated in the 2013 New Student Survey, yielding a response rate of 88%. You can access the survey instrument and complete survey results below.

2012 New Student Survey

2011 New Student Survey

2010 CIRP Freshman Survey

2009 CIRP Freshman Survey

2008 CIRP Freshman Survey

2007 CIRP Freshman Survey

2006 CIRP Freshman Survey

2005 CIRP Freshman Survey

2004 CIRP Freshman Survey

2003 CIRP Freshman Survey

2002 CIRP Freshman Survey

2001 CIRP Freshman Survey

2000 CIRP Freshman Survey