#40 nationally · R1 · New York

Cornell University research spending

Cornell University spent $821M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #40 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in New York.

$821Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#40of 297 nationally
#4 of 26in New York (10% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
37Purdue University-Main Campus MedINR1$845M
38Michigan State University MedMIR1$844M
39Rutgers University-New Brunswick MedNJR1$832M
40Cornell University MedNYR1$821M
41University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MedILR1$821M
42University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center MedTXR1$800M
43University of Alabama at Birmingham MedALR1$780M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Cornell University run through its research office: https://research-and-innovation.cornell.edu/

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Questions

How much does Cornell University spend on research?
Cornell University reported $821M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Cornell University rank nationally for research spending?
#40 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 26 in New York.
Is Cornell University an R1 university?
Cornell University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.