Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
Cornell, founded in 1853, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 129-acre campus is located in the village of Mount Vernon, 15 miles east of Cedar Rapids. The 129-acre campus, containing several 19th- and early 20th-century buildings, is listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
Website: www.cornellcollege.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 61% of 2,532 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.45
- SAT Math
- 540-650 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 540-670 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 23-30 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $57,840
- Tuition and Fees
- $43,976
- Room and Board
- $9,760
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 84%
- Average Freshman Award
- $32,551
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,142
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 74
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 52% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
Campus Life
- Mount Vernon Population
- 4,583
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 88% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Rams
- Sororities
- 32% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 21% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.8% Asian
6.7% Black/African-American
8.1% Hispanic/Latino
1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
73.4% White
4.4% Unknown - International Students
- 7.0% from 19 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 82.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 67.9%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 96%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 1 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 600 First Street South West
- City, State, Zip
- Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098
- Phone
- (319) 895-4215
- Fax
- (319) 895-4492
- admissions@cornellcollege.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- February 1
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- March 20
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 1
- Early Decision Notification
- Not reported
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
- Rolling
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 61% of 2,532 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 64% of 1,243 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 58% of 1,289 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 332 (21%) of 1,545 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 146 (18%) of 797 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 183 (24%) of 748 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 34% of 80 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- 0
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.45
- 3.75 and Above
- 33%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 17%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 15%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 18%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 12%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 540-650 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 14%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 33%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 43%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 8%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 2%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 540-670 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 16%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 41%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 36%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 7%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 23-30 range of middle 50%
- Score of 30 - 36
- 31%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 38%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 30%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 2%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 46%
Top half: 82% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- 3%
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $57,840
- Tuition and Fees
- $43,976
- Room and Board
- $9,760
- Books and Supplies
- $1,200
- Other Expenses
- $2,904
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001856 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 255 (79.7%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 223 (79.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 223 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 62 (27.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 84%
- Average Award
- $32,551
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 223 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $29,594
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 159 (70.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,227
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 51 (22.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 71 (26.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $24,840
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 800 (80.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 704 (88.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 704 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 162 (21.1%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 81%
- Average Award
- $32,475
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 702 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $28,494
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 552 (79.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,182
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 110 (15.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 302 (27.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,582
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 73%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,142
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- College/university loans, McElroy and Sherman Loans, United Methodist Loan, Private Loan Preferred Lenders.
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- Summer Session
- Not offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Modern Languages
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Biological/life sciences, Education, Social sciences, Visual and performing arts
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering, forestry, architecture with Washington University in St. Louis Law with the University of Iowa
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 74
- Part-Time Faculty
- 40
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 63%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 52% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 233,405
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 259
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Mount Vernon Population
- 4,583
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 129 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 7.7 average low in January, 78.4 average high in September
- Rain
- 108 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 18 mile(s) from campus in Cedar Rapids
- Nearest Train Station
- 70 mile(s) from campus in Mt. Pleasant
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Women only housing, coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 88% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through senior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 8%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Rams
- School Colors
- Purple and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Football | x | |||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | |||
Wrestling | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Football | ||
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x | |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Football | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Club Sports
- ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, student-initiated living-learning community, chess and games, environmental club, performing arts and activities council, alliance
- Sororities
- 32% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 21% of men participate
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,025
- Women
- 492 (48.0%)
- Men
- 533 (52.0%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,017
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.8% Asian
6.7% Black/African-American
8.1% Hispanic/Latino
1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
73.4% White
4.4% Unknown - International Students.
- 7.0% from 19 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 3
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 82.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 67.9%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 72.8%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 68.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 96%
- Average Starting Salary
- 96%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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