School Information

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Total Enrollment 1,133
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Cornell College

http://www.cornellcollege.edu
600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314-1098
(319) 895-4000

Cornell is an independent, coeducational, residential liberal arts college, established in 1853, nurtured by the United Methodist Church, and dedicated to fostering intellectual, moral, and personal growth. The college is committed to sustaining a community devoted to liberal learning and democratic values. To this end, it seeks to provide a caring environment for living and learning, characterized by close relationships, physical and emotional well-being, appreciation of diversity, affirmation of equal opportunity and academic freedom, and respect for the dignity and worth of each individual. Cornell College endeavors to provide opportunities for pursuing liberal education that allow Cornell students to: * ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At Cornell College, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 95.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,798), and 55% receive loans ($7,791 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Cornell College is $19,341 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,916 people applied to Cornell College. Of the applicants, 44.0% were admitted (41.0% male & 46.0% female ) and 26.0% accepted (26.0% male and 26.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     17.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     71.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 12/1
Admissions Office Phone 319-895-4000
Admissions Office Email admission@cornellcollege.edu
Admissions Office Address 600 First Street SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Admissions Website http://www.cornellcollege.edu/admissions/index.shtml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://cornellcollege.edu/admissions/application/
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Cornell College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Cornell College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Cornell College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Latin American Studies 0
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 25
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer Science 6
Education 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 9
Latin Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 10
English language and literature/letters 17
English Language and Literature, General 17
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 1
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 6
History 18
History, General 18
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1
General Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural resources and conservation 1
Environmental Studies 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 15
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 15
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical sciences 7
Chemistry, General 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Physics, General 1
Psychology 31
Psychology, General 31
Social sciences 47
Anthropology, Other 4
Economics, General 22
International Relations and Affairs 4
Political Science and Government, General 8
Sociology 9
Visual and performing arts 24
Art/Art Studies, General 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
Music Performance, General 1
Music, General 1
 
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