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%

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

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

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Admissions Office

Address

600 First Street South West

City, State, Zip

Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098

Phone

(319) 895-4215

Fax

(319) 895-4492

E-mail

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

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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

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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

Academic Calendar System

Other

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

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

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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

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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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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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

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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

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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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

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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

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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

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Rams

School Colors

Purple and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

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

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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

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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

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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

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

96%

Average Starting Salary

96%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported