Explore Cornell Hillel
Cornell Hillel is the main gateway for Cornell students to get involved in the many facets of Jewish life on campus. With our students, faculty and staff we continuously strive to create a broadly defined Jewish campus culture, which is intrinsically intertwined with the culture of Cornell University. There are approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate Jewish students at Cornell, comprising 22% of the student body. In addition, there are over 30 different Jewish student organizations, including everything from the Chain Notes to Corneillians for Israel (CFI).
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,785 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
10,079 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow Yes
Kosher Dining
104West! menus are prepared under the supervision of STAR-K (meat and pareve) and STAR-D (dairy) Kosher Certifications, and Jewish dietary laws are strictly followed with the direction of a resident "Mashgiach," or kosher-food supervisor. Along with meeting kosher dining requirements, 104West! also specializes in Halal, Seventh-day Adventist, vegetarian, vegan, and other diets. Chef J comes up with creative menu options that appeal to a wide range of our Cornell customers.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
Orthodox services every day of the week in the morning, afternoon and evening. Shabbat Friday night, Saturday morning, and evening for Orthodox . Reform services and Conservative (Shevach) services every Friday night.
Frequency: Daily
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 11%
- U.S. Region Northeast
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $62,456
- Tuition Out-of-State $62,456
- Out-of-State/Int’l 65% / 10%
- Greek Life Yes
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Cornell University Jewish undergraduate students.
Harry Caplan Travel Fellowships
These awards are for juniors who have serious and developed interest in some aspect of the subjects Harry Caplan loved: ancient Greek and Latin cultures; medieval Latin literature, especially drama; ancient Jewish culture; and rhetoric.
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