11% is probably accurate, but it sounds like it is from the class of 2023 or 2024.
Let me back up: starting with the class of 2025, Cornell decided to join Stanford and some others in not revealing its acceptance rate on Ivy Day. The idea is that the press surrounding these numbers is somehow fueling admissions anxiety.
Cornell participates in the Common Data Set initiative and also publishes its own highly detailed admissions data so the information comes out eventually, but a lot of advice websites don’t update accordingly.
The acceptance rate for the class of 25 was 8.7% and yes, the class 26 is believed to be under 7.
However, you could do premed at either CALS or Human Ecology: this is a very popular choice of students from the NYC specialized HS. They have higher acceptance rates; I think around 12 and 15%, respectively. As a NY resident you would get a small boost in your chances, and a nice discount in tuition.
You can see more admissions info here: