Partner with Cornell’s Most Engaged Student Community.

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25,000+ Dedicated Followers
Up to 50,000,000 Monthly Impressions
3,000+ Daily Story Views
90% Cornell Targeted

Who You're Reaching

Cornell University students are a uniquely valuable audience: highly educated, tech-forward, and at a formative moment in their consumer lives.

Ivy League Students

Undergrads, grad students, and young alumni from one of the world's most selective universities.

Mobile-First & Engaged

18–26 year olds who discover products on social media and trust peer recommendations over ads.

High-Intent Demographics

Engineering, Business, Pre-Med, Law, and Finance students — future professionals with real purchasing power now.

Early Adopters

The first in their peer groups to try new brands and services — and influential enough to bring others along.

Why Partner With Us?

Niche Authority

We don’t just reach "people"; we reach the Cornell ecosystem. Our audience is concentrated on the Big Red.

Hyper-Engagement

Our engagement rates are over 5x the industry average. Your message won't just be seen; it will be engaged with.

Authenticity

Content is curated to feel like a peer recommendation, not a corporate ad. We maintain the trust of our community.

Sponsorship Packages

Simple, transparent pricing for any budget.

The Story Shoutout

24-hour placement, link sticker, & brand tag. (3k views).

$75
Book Story

The Grid Feature

Single high-reach Feed Post or Carousel (30k views).

$175
Book Post

The Campus Takeover

1 Reel + 1 Feed Post + 4 Stories. Maximum 2026 reach across all formats.

$650
Book Takeover

Are you a Cornell Student or Organization?

Current students and registered student organizations seeking promotion for non-commercial purposes may be eligible for 80% off all packages with code:

IGOTOCORNELLEVERHEARDOFIT

*Discount eligibility is determined at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to deny any post or deem any content ineligible for this discount for any reason. Also if you're really cool we might just see your post and promote it for free.

How It Works

1

Select & Pay

Choose your package above and complete checkout via our secure Stripe portal.

2

Submit Content

After payment, you'll be redirected to a simple form to upload your media and preferences.

3

Get Creative

Our team will create an authentic, on-brand creative asset for your post, and review it with you.

4

Go Live

We review and schedule your promotion within 48-72 hours. Watch the engagement roll in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to advertise to Cornell students?

Packages start at $75 for a 24-hour Instagram Story Shoutout (3,000+ views). Feed Posts are $175 (30,000+ views), the "Big Red Bundle" (1 post + 2 stories) is $300, and the Campus Takeover (Reel + Post + 4 Stories) is $650.

Who is the Cornellians Only audience?

90% Cornell-targeted — primarily 18–26 year old students and recent alumni across Engineering, Business, Pre-Med, Law, Finance, and more. High-achieving, mobile-first early adopters at an Ivy League university.

How quickly can my sponsored post go live?

After payment and content submission, we review and schedule your promotion within 48–72 hours.

Who makes the post?

You submit your media. Our in-house creative team designs the cover photo for feed posts to be consistent and authentic. We can include your media directly as subsequent album slides. Our team will work with you on the caption.

Can you tag/collab with our brand/organization?

Yes. We can tag you in the post or caption, or we can create a collab post. The choice is yours at no extra cost.

Do albums cost extra?

Nope. A feed post can be an album (slideshow) or a single image, whatever you prefer.

Are posts shared beyond Instagram?

We may decide at our sole discretion to share sponsored posts on Facebook and our website, unless you direct us not to do so.

Do feed posts include links?

No. Please purchase a story to link directly to your website.

What types of businesses advertise with Cornellians Only?

Brands targeting college students: fintech, e-commerce, fashion, food delivery, recruiting, software tools, events, and local Ithaca businesses. If your product resonates with ambitious 18–26 year olds, we're a strong fit.

Can I reach Ivy League or other elite university students beyond Cornell?

Our primary audience is Cornell, but content regularly reaches students and alumni from other top-ranked universities. Contact us to discuss targeted campaigns.

Do you offer semester-long or custom sponsorship packages?

Yes. For long-term visibility and recurring promotions, we offer custom semester-long partnership packages. Email us to discuss.