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Cornell University

Location
Ithaca, NY
Enrollment
26,000Approximately 26,000 students in the Ithaca campus community, as stated in the 2026 Annual Security Report.SourceUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: Enrollment (approximately 26,000 students, Ithaca campus)Location in source: p. 5serves a campus community of approximately 26,000 students and 10,000 faculty and staff.
Statistics available
2022–2025 (calendar years)
Last reviewed
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Reported incidents

Annual Security Report statistics required by the Clery Act. Each figure counts reports made in that calendar year to campus security authorities or local police.

Location category

Property the institution owns or controls within its core campus, including residence halls. Categories overlap and are never added together.

Rape

 

25202228202323202462025
Fondling

 

24202222202321202472025
Dating violence

 

402022352023242024142025
Domestic violence

 

02022720231202412025
Stalking

 

282022402023222024312025
Incest

 

02022020230202402025
Statutory rape

 

02022020230202402025
Reported incidents by calendar year of report: on campus
Offense2022202320242025
Rape2528236
Fondling2422217
Dating violence40352414
Domestic violence0711
Stalking28402231
Incest0000
Statutory rape0000
—
Not reported, or not located in the sources reviewed. Not the same as zero.
rev.
An earlier report gave a different figure; the most recent report’s figure is shown.
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Under review; this figure is being re-verified.

Notes from the reports

Footnotes are reproduced exactly as published. Plain-language summaries are ours.

  1. Note 1 · 2026 report, p. 6

    “For information regarding all reports of prohibited sexual and related misconduct made to the University in 2025 see https://officeofcivilrights.cornell.edu/data-statistics/.”

    In plain terms: Cornell publishes a separate count of all sexual misconduct reports made to the university.

    Applies to the report as a whole.

  2. Note 2 · 2026 report, p. 5

    “The crime statistics contained in this report are collected from a number of sources and include: (1) crimes reported directly to CUPD, regardless of whether there has been a criminal adjudication of the matter; (2) crimes provided by local municipal police departments with jurisdiction over the university’s Clery geography; and (3) incidents reported to designated Campus Security Authorities, regardless of whether the incident has been investigated.”

    In plain terms: Figures include reports whether or not they were investigated or led to any court or disciplinary outcome.

    Applies to the report as a whole.

  3. Note 3 · 2025 report, p. 5

    “The crime statistics contained in this report are collected from a number of sources and include: (1) crimes reported directly to CUPD, regardless of whether there has been a criminal adjudication of the matter; (2) crimes provided by local municipal police departments with jurisdiction over the university’s Clery geography; and (3) incidents reported to designated Campus Security Authorities (university staff members with significant responsibility for student and campus affairs, including disciplinary matters), regardless of whether the incident has been investigated.”

    In plain terms: Figures include reports whether or not they were investigated or led to any court or disciplinary outcome.

    Applies to the report as a whole.

  4. Note 4 · 2025 report, p. 6

    “For information regarding all reports of prohibited sexual and related misconduct made to the University in 2024 see https://officeofcivilrights.cornell.edu/data-statistics/.”

    In plain terms: Cornell publishes a separate count of all sexual misconduct reports made to the university.

    Applies to the report as a whole.

Figures taken from

  • 2026 Annual Security Report (Ithaca campus) (2026) SourcesUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: Crime statistics for calendar years 2023–2025Location in source: p. 6Reported in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • 2025 Annual Security Report (Ithaca campus) (2025) SourcesUniversityCampus Watch: 2025 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.UniversityCampus Watch: 2025 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: Crime statistics for calendar years 2022–2024Location in source: p. 6Reported in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Each report covers three calendar years, so a year can appear in more than one report. The most recent verified report’s figure is shown; differences are marked “rev.”

Institutional response

What can be verified from public sources about how the university handles reports.

Title IX process

According to the 2026 Annual Security Report, formal complaints of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking against students or employees are resolved under University Policy 6.4. The University Title IX Coordinator, in the Cornell Office of Civil Rights, accepts formal complaints and oversees their investigation. The process consists of an investigation, a hearing, and an appeal, and both parties may be accompanied by an advisor or support person of their choice. The report states the office aims to complete an investigation within 90 business days of the respondent being notified.SourcesUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 22Under Policy 6.4, the University Title IX Coordinator is responsible for accepting, processing, determining jurisdiction, and overseeing the investigation of formal complaints.UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 23COCR aims to complete an investigation within ninety (90) business days of the date the accused is notified of the formal complaint.UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 22The formal complaint procedure is administered by the Cornell Office of Civil Rights; it is comprised of an investigation, hearing, and appeal.

Campus disciplinary procedures

According to the 2026 Annual Security Report, findings of responsibility and sanctions under Policy 6.4 are decided by a three-member Hearing Panel with a non-voting Hearing Chair, using a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard. The sanctions listed range from educational steps and written reprimands to suspension for up to three years or dismissal for students, and termination for employees. Either party may appeal to a three-member Appeal Panel, whose decision is final.SourcesUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 23Findings of responsibility and determinations regarding sanctions and remedies are made through a hearing process conducted by a three-member Hearing Panel and a non-voting Hearing Chair.UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 23The standard of evidence under Policy 6.4 is a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., it is more likely than not that the respondent engaged in the prohibited conduct).UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 23All appeals will be heard by a three-member Appeal Panel.

Law-enforcement referrals

Not yet reviewed.

Prevention programs

Not yet reviewed.

Reporting procedures

Not yet reviewed.

Outcome information

Not yet reviewed.

Transparency practices

Not yet reviewed.

Policies

  • University Policy 6.4 SourceUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Location in source: p. 22Cornell prohibits students and employees from engaging in Dating and Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment and Sex/Gender-Based Harassment, and Stalking.

    Sexual misconduct policy

    The university policy under which complaints against students and employees of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, sex/gender-based harassment, and stalking are resolved, administered by the Cornell Office of Civil Rights. Procedures are published at https://officeofcivilrights.cornell.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination-policy-6-4/current-policy-6-4-procedures.

Reporting and support

Some resources are confidential; others are reporting channels that may start an institutional response. They are grouped separately so you can choose what fits.

In immediate danger, call 911.

Confidential

Will not share what you tell them without your consent, except in limited situations required by law.

  • Gender Equity Resource Center SourcesUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: Contact detailsLocation in source: p. 22The professional staff of the Cornell Gender Equity Resource Center: 607.255.0015UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: De-identified sharingLocation in source: p. 22they may share with the University’s Title IX Coordinator de-identified statistical or other information regarding prohibited conduct under Policy 6.4.

    Confidential support

    Professional staff. Does not share personally identifiable information with the Title IX Coordinator, but may share de-identified statistical information. Email GenEq@cornell.edu.

    607.255.0015

  • LGBT Resource Center SourcesUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: Contact detailsLocation in source: p. 22The professional staff of the Cornell LGBT Resource Center: 607.254.4987UniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: De-identified sharingLocation in source: p. 22they may share with the University’s Title IX Coordinator de-identified statistical or other information regarding prohibited conduct under Policy 6.4.

    Confidential support

    Professional staff. Does not share personally identifiable information with the Title IX Coordinator, but may share de-identified statistical information. Email lgbtrc@cornell.edu.

    607.254.4987Website

Reporting channels

Telling these offices may start an institutional or law-enforcement response.

  • University Title IX Coordinator, Cornell Office of Civil Rights SourceUniversityCampus Watch: 2026 Annual Security ReportCornell University Division of Public SafetyOpen sourceArchived copyRetrieved October 1, 2026Ithaca campus. Crime statistics: p. 6. Unfounded crimes: p. 7. How statistics are collected: p. 5.Supports: Contact detailsLocation in source: p. 21Phone: 607.255.2242

    Title IX office

    Email titleix@cornell.edu, visit 500 Day Hall, or submit an online incident report. A report to the Title IX Coordinator is a report to the university.

    607.255.2242Website

Accountability timeline

Institutional developments, favorable and unfavorable: investigations, lawsuits, settlements, policy changes, and reforms.

No verified timeline entries yet.

Documented cases

Case timelines document institutional and legal processes as recorded in sources. They are not profiles of individuals, and allegations are presented as allegations.

  • Civil suit and criminal review following an alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell’s Chi Phi house

    In a civil suit filed in September 2026, a former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024, and that Cornell is liable for its handling of the matter. Cornell, the Tompkins County District Attorney, and the Governor of New York have given differing accounts of how the university and prosecutors handled her report. In October 2026 the Governor appointed the Attorney General as special prosecutor. As of October 3, 2026, no criminal charges had been filed, according to the sources reviewed.

Recent coverage

Reporting selected by researchers. Not exhaustive. This is journalism, not official findings; summaries are ours, not the publisher’s headline.