Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Mount Vernon, Iowa |
| Online | cornellcollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, Cornell College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,836 prospective students applied, and 2,300 were granted admission. Of those admitted 366 enrolled in the school. 1,044 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $47,100 plus fees of $626. Cornell College is ranked 370 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Cornell College is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Cornell College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#370 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#251 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#209 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1155/1405 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $626 |
| Room and Board | $10,556 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,253 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,735 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153162 IPEDS survey data for Cornell College.
Current students may use the Cornell College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.