Overview

At Cornell University, students in the Department of Communication learn to understand audiences, shape messages, and interact with individuals and technologies.

Communication is a process engaged in by people, between people, and with the aim of influencing people. It happens inside of real social contexts: communities, organizations, teams, nations, societies. It happens with the aid of information technologies that are themselves a product of the social world. Students will gain the theoretical strength and methodological rigor of the social sciences, and get to learn, even take part in, grounded, empirical research about some of the most pressing social issues of the day. Specific topics that Communication majors study are as diverse as the faculty and students who explore these areas in Communication research projects and courses.

Communication majors participate in academic internships and other hands on experiences including the Interaction Design Lab where students learn how technology can help to enable healthier, more socially connected and reflective living.

Key Facts

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication

Visual Communication

Oral Communication

Writing About Communication

Media Communication

Communication and Technology

Persuasion and Social Influence

Communication, Environment, Science and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1463 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Cornell University Questions and Writing Supplement (CA) or Cornell Supplement (UCA)

Items that are required by the Cornell undergraduate college or school to which you’ve applied: Interviews or portfolio and design submissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48010 USD / year

≈ 48010 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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