"The 2025 Cornell Survey of Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct showed a rise in the number of students who said they experienced nonconsensual sexual contact, as the percentage of students who responded to the biennial survey dropped by more than half. The survey, conducted in accordance with New York state law, provides insight into students' experiences with sexual misconduct, harassment and related behaviors across Cornell's campuses. This year, 15% of respondents reported experiencing nonconsensual sexual contact since coming to Cornell, compared with 11% in 2023."
""Sexual misconduct of any kind cannot and will not be tolerated in the Cornell community, and it is always concerning when we see these numbers rising," said Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life and co-chair of the Cornell Coalition on Sexual Violence Prevention. "I'm grateful to the students who shared their experiences through this survey so we may maintain our commitment to addressing the prevalence with care and urgency.""
In 2025, 15% of respondents reported experiencing nonconsensual sexual contact since coming to Cornell, up from 11% in 2023. The sample included 6,000 randomly selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across Ithaca, Geneva, Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Tech, with 926 students participating (15% participation). Participation declined from 36% in 2023 and 38% in 2021. Thirty-five percent of undergraduate women reported nonconsensual sexual contact during their Cornell career, up from 23% in 2023. Reported sexual or gender-based harassment rose to 49% from 45%, and reported stalking behavior increased to 17% from 13%.
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