Cornell College

Cornell College is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mount Vernon, IA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Cornell's 2024 tuition & fees is $50,634 for the academic year 2023-2024. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,483.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,073 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Cornell ranked 202nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 19th in Iowa Colleges rankings. Cornell College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Cornell College is $50,634. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,800.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $52,154 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $521.
Undergraduate$50,634
Graduate$2,800
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$52,154
Graduate$521
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Cornell College is 80.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.97%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,235.
The average graduation rate is 63%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,073 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Cornell Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »80.66% Acceptance Rate / 11.97% Yield
Test Scores »1,235 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »63%
Transfer-out Rate26%
Retention Rate80%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »1,073 (1,058 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$35,483

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
Cornell Offered Programs
Graduate Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Cornell College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Cornell
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsNo
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Cornell College Directory Information

Address600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098
Phone319-895-4000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
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