Cornell College

Cornell College Overview

Cornell College is a private, religious school in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Cornell College was founded in 1853 and the school now enrolls around 1,055 students a year, including 1,046 undergraduate students. Cornell College offers housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Activities at Cornell College

Love music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Cornell College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Cornell College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Cornell College on the Student Life page.

Is Cornell College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Cornell College offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Cornell College

Cornell College admitted 81% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,836 applications received in 2022, 2,300 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cornell College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Cornell College, around 78% come back the next year. 64% of Cornell College undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Cornell College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Cornell College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cornell College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Cornell College meets 83.9% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $42,356 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $37,608 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Cornell College.

Based on this information, does Cornell College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Cornell College a good school for you?

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Where is Cornell College Located?

Cornell College is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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