Cornell College
- 4 Year
- MOUNT VERNON, IA
College
Cornell College
- 4 Year
- MOUNT VERNON, IA
- Rating 3.41 out of 5 753 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Midwest Conference
Cornell College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Cornell Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
1130-1340
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$22,667 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,745 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 36 responses66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 41 responses41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 41 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science23 Graduates
- Psychology23 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology22 Graduates
- Computer Science19 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems16 Graduates
- Creative Writing15 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities15 Graduates
- History13 Graduates
- Finance11 Graduates
- Drama and Theatre Production10 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,038 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
44%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 42 responsesPoll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 52 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%67%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 18 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Cornell College Reviews
Rating 3.41 out of 5 753 reviews
I’m still a student here, but will be a junior next year so I’ve experienced two years here so far. I’lol be returning because it’s very hard for credits to transfer but that’s for a different story. School isn’t too bad here, pros and cons just like any school. Academics are good but challenging, clearly taking a whole semester in 18 days wouldn’t be that easy. Athletics also hard, hope that your coach will listen to you and your problems or you’re screwed. Diversity is average, not even, but it’s the middle of Iowa. What did you expect? But Mt. Vernon is a good town for poc so you’ll be okay. Find that one me group of people to stick with and you’ll be okay. Stay focused and really talk to your advisors and professors If you need help all you gotta do is ask, but that can sometimes be the hardest part. Good luck!
I am from San Francisco, and it was a very big change going from California to Iowa but Cornell College really made it feel easy, except for the snow and the cold! I love most of the professors and they are all very dedicated to their subjects and classes. The campus is gorgeous and very nice, if not a bit hilly. The main hub of campus, Thomas Commons, is a nice place to relax every once in a while when I don’t want to go to my dorm room or just want a place to sit for a bit. I like the sense of comfort I have when walking around campus and the student body, a feeling probably started by our incredibly kind President Brand. While the upperclassmen dorms are a bit rough, they’re okay and livable (sometimes, hahaha). Overall there is little I’d change; I really do feel supported here both as a person and as a student.
I am from San Francisco, and it was a very big change going from California to Iowa but Cornell College really made it feel easy, except for the snow and the cold! I love most of the professors and they are all very dedicated to their subjects and classes. The campus is gorgeous and very nice, if not a bit hilly. The main hub of campus, Thomas Commons, is a nice place to relax every once in a while when I don’t want to go to my dorm room or just want a place to sit for a bit. I like the sense of comfort I have when walking around campus and the student body, a feeling probably started by our incredibly kind President Brand. While the upperclassmen dorms are a bit rough, they’re okay and livable (sometimes, hahaha). Overall there is little I’d change; I really do feel supported here both as a person and as a student.