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Based on these categories,  \n􀁸 25.2% identify themselves as under‐represented minorities (URM). URM is defined as American Indian (U.S. ), Black (U.S), Hawaiian/Pacific Isle (U.S. ) or any combination including one or more of these categories. All students of Hispanic ethnicity, regardless of race, are also considered URM.  \n􀁸 46.9% identify themselves as students of color. This group includes URM plus Asian (U.S. ) and Multi Race non‐URM (U.S.) .  \nU.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Refugees  \nHispanic (U.S.)  \nNon‐Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, by race American Indian (U.S. )  \nAsian (U.S. )  \nBlack (U.S.)  \nHawaiian/Pacific Isle (U.S.)  \nWhite (U.S.)  \nMulti Race URM (U.S. )  \nMulti Race non‐URM (U.S. )  \nUnknown (U.S.)  \nInternational, of any ethnicity and race  \n481  \n11  \n643  \n271  \n4  \n1,189 84  \n88  \n243  \n361  \n14.3%  \n0.3%  \n19.1%  \n8.0%  \n0.1%  \n35.2%  \n2.5%  \n2.6%  \n7.2%  \n10.7%  \nTo reflect the many ways in which U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and refugees self‐identify combinations of ethnicity and/or race, the following figures show the proportion checking each option. The totals will sum to greater than 100%, since students may select more than one. International students are not included.  \nTotal U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Refugees: Indicated Hispanic  \nIndicated American Indian  \nIndicated Asian  \nIndicated Black  \nIndicated Hawaiian/Pacific Isle  \nIndicated White  \n3,014 481  \n64  \n782  \n348  \n19  \n1,670  \n16.0%  \n2.1%  \n25.9%  \n11.5%  \n0.6%  \n55.4%  \nMembers of the Class of 2021 reside in 49 of the 50 United States plus Washington DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. International students are citizens of 46 countries.  \nREGIONAL REPRESENTATION (by location of school) New York  \nMid‐Atlantic  \nWest  \nNew England  \nInternational  \nMidwest  \nSoutheast  \nSouthwest  \nUnknown  \n1,046 623  \n368  \n337  \n388  \n229  \n245  \n139  \n0  \n31.0%  \n18.5%  \n10.9%  \n10.0%  \n11.5%  \n6.8%  \n7.3%  \n4.1%  \n0.0%  \nOVERVIEW  \nApplicants Admits Enrolling  \nEarly D","cbCaimtjq7AotNLJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimtjq7AotNLJ","pdf",142419,"English","# Applicants, Admits, and Enrolling\n## Enrollment decisions: Early Decision, Regular Decision, Total\n# Waitlist\n# Endowed vs. Contract Colleges\n# Gender, High School Background, Legacy, First-Generation, Recruited Athletes\n# Academic Profile: SAT/ACT Submission Rates and Scores\n# High School Class Rank\n# URM and Students of Color Reporting Framework\n# U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Refugees: Ethnicity and Race Options\n# Regional Representation and International Students","[{\"question\":\"How many fall freshmen are expected for the Class of 2021, and what is the gender breakdown?\",\"answer\":\"3,375 fall freshmen are expected to enroll. Women account for 52.9% and men 47.1%. \"},{\"question\":\"What portions of enrolling students submitted SAT and ACT scores?\",\"answer\":\"63.7% submitted SAT scores and 55.9% submitted ACT scores.\"},{\"question\":\"How is URM defined in the reporting framework, and what is its proportion?\",\"answer\":\"URM includes American Indian, Black, Hawaiian/Pacific Isle, or combinations of these, and all Hispanic ethnicity students are also considered URM. 25.2% identify as under-represented minorities.\"}]","PROFILE - CLASS OF 2021 - Cornell freshmen enrollment and student demographics | PDF",1790050743]