School Overview
Cornell College (locally referred as “Cornell”) is a coeducational, privately owned and operated college located in the city of Mount Vernon, in the state of Iowa that emphasizes undergraduate education in the liberal arts. Cornell was established in 1853 as the Iowa Conference Seminary and renamed Cornell College in 1857. It was named after William Wesley Cornell, an American business man and philanthropist from the state of New York.
General Information
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Admission Office 600 First Street SW Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098 (319) 895-4215 (800) 747-1112 Fax: (319) 895-4451 [email protected] Contact: Jonathan Stroud Vice President for Enrollment/Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
Main Address 600 First Street SW Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098 (319) 895-4000 www.cornellcollege.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,105 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,102 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 45% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Ethnic studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Medieval and early modern studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Cornell College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (319) 895-4000 |
| Website: | www.cornellcollege.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | cornellcollege.edu/admissions/application/ |
| Address: | 600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098 |
| Setting: | 31 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 978 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 68% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 978 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $39,900 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $39,900 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,224 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Cornell College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Cornell College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 9 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 50 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Cornell College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Cornell College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $39,900 |
| Out-of-state | $39,900 |
| Books and supplies | $1,164 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 275 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 275 | 100% | $24,224 |
| Student loan aid | 190 | 69% | $9,143 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,011 | 98% | $25,040 |
| Federal student loans | 713 | 69% | $7,073 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Cornell College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Cornell College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,965 | 1,016 | 949 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 14% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Cornell College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 978 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 978 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Cornell College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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