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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 80% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Cornell College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Mount Vernon, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.1K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading575 - 655
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math545 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 30
1typical 50% range36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,938
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,195
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,762
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,299
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,314
Debt: $27,000
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Data Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,634
In-State Tuition$52,660
Out-of-State Tuition$52,660
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
65%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,299
+36% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,460
Completion Signals
62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
54%
Men46%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$96,782
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