BA Psychology (College of Arts and Sciences)

Entry requirements

Accepted English tests

TOEFL iBT taken before January 2026: minimum 100. TOEFL iBT taken January 2026 onward (new 1-6 scale): minimum 5.0, recommended 5.5. IELTS minimum 7.5. Duolingo English Test minimum 130. Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum 191. No sub-score minimums published. PTE not listed. Not required if English is your native language, you are a US citizen/permanent resident, or English has been the primary language of instruction for the past four years. Self-reported scores accepted from the Common Application; enrolling students must send official scores.

Other requirements

Admission is to the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; the Psychology major is open to A&S students in good standing who have passed three or more psychology courses with grades of C+ or better (https://psychology.cornell.edu/major). A&S majors may be declared up to the end of sophomore year. Foreign language rule: heritage speakers or those who began the language before high school must reach at least level 3. A&S writing supplement: one essay, 650-word limit. Application via Common App: $85 fee or fee waiver, official high school transcript, school report, counselor recommendation, two teacher recommendations. Early Decision is binding; ED supporting materials due November 13, RD supporting materials due January 19. International admission is need-aware. No gaokao policy or China-specific grade requirement published.