Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Cornell College
Cornell College is a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. Originally the Iowa Conference Seminary (Methodist), the school was founded in 1853 by George Bryant Bowman. Four years later, in 1857, the name was changed to Cornell College, in honor of iron tycoon William Wesley Cornell.
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80%
Acceptance
$23,634
Net price
1,086
Enrollment
62%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
80%
Acceptance rate
1,234
SAT average
27
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$23,634
Average net price
$52,660
In-state tuition
$52,660
Out-of-state tuition
$11,850
Room & board
$1,320
Books & supplies
$66,249
Total cost of attendance
32%
Students receiving Pell grants
65%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$53,460
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,299
Median earnings (6 yrs)
62%
Graduation rate
80%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$13,213
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,086
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
20%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Cornell College FAQ
Is Cornell College a public or private school?
Cornell College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Vernon, IA.
What is the acceptance rate at Cornell College?
Cornell College has an acceptance rate of 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Cornell College cost?
The average annual net price at Cornell College is $23,634 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $52,660.
What is the graduation rate at Cornell College?
About 62% of students at Cornell College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Cornell College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Cornell College students earn a median of $53,460 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Cornell College?
Admitted students at Cornell College have an average SAT score of 1,234 and an ACT midpoint of 27. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Cornell College?
Cornell College enrolls about 1,086 students.
Campus
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